Well, another disappointing "snow storm".
i measured about 7". That must be a little low, as some nearby places were a few inches more. i guess snow sometimes "collapses" on itself a little. i wanted a foot of snow, but it was not to be (much of it is melted now, soon to be replace by an additional amount - it is snowing right now). This is from February 22nd (+/- a day)
Oh well, ready for a couple more bad pictures? Too bad, you get them anyway
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Saturday, February 21, 2015
The Winter of My Discontent: Part Two Minus The Square Root of One
There was a quote in the movie Groundhog Day:
Phil: "What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?"
Ralph: "That about sums it up for me."
Yes, that equals true but that is not what this post is about.
This post is about a "winter storm" in this area. This has been a hot winter (5 days over 70°) - as such i may not be content.
Hopefully i will have some images of this odd weather phenomenon called "snow", that i am largely unfamiliar with. i heard some people got a lot of it (some east coast or midwest areas, like those really exist). No, there will not be images of frozen cars and the like. Yes, outdoor crappy furniture, decks, rulers and dogs may figure into this somehow. Remember though, DSLRs (especially entry level ones from years ago) and moisture typically don't go well together.
Phil: "What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?"
Ralph: "That about sums it up for me."
Yes, that equals true but that is not what this post is about.
This post is about a "winter storm" in this area. This has been a hot winter (5 days over 70°) - as such i may not be content.
Hopefully i will have some images of this odd weather phenomenon called "snow", that i am largely unfamiliar with. i heard some people got a lot of it (some east coast or midwest areas, like those really exist). No, there will not be images of frozen cars and the like. Yes, outdoor crappy furniture, decks, rulers and dogs may figure into this somehow. Remember though, DSLRs (especially entry level ones from years ago) and moisture typically don't go well together.
Another Lottery Post
Well, here i am with another late post (that i should have done when the Powerball jackpot was near $500 million). i guess this would be considered a little late to the party (or LTTP, i just figured out what that meant).
Friday, February 20, 2015
Losery Post of Loserdom: Movies Watched in January 2015
The last post in the "series" took a little longer than i wanted it to. So here is what i have watched in January 2015 - as i am watching some of my Xmas time DVDs and Blu-rays. i might have missed a few movies.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Friday the 13th 2015
Well, it is Friday the 13th again. Supposedly there are between 1and 3 Friday the 13ths a year. This year there are 3.
While not common (and not really rare), this year there are back to back Friday the 13ths. This can only happen in February and March (the last time this happened was 2009 - the next time is 2026).
I always liked Friday the 13th (the movie was ok, but I can never remember who the villain is - was it Mrs. Voorhees?)
Do you have paraskevidekatriaphobia, i don't. i hope that Friday the 13ths could be lucky days (though they haven't been so far, but no other day has either).
I think I should do my Friday the 13th rituals like virgin and goat sacrifices - or maybe just buy a lottery ticket.
While not common (and not really rare), this year there are back to back Friday the 13ths. This can only happen in February and March (the last time this happened was 2009 - the next time is 2026).
I always liked Friday the 13th (the movie was ok, but I can never remember who the villain is - was it Mrs. Voorhees?)
Do you have paraskevidekatriaphobia, i don't. i hope that Friday the 13ths could be lucky days (though they haven't been so far, but no other day has either).
I think I should do my Friday the 13th rituals like virgin and goat sacrifices - or maybe just buy a lottery ticket.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
If i Had More Than a Million Dollars...
My previous post was my view that $1 million may not be enough for all of my dreams (i'd still take it though).
Now that Powerball has soared to $485 million (or $485,000,000 - 9 figures looks so much more impressive to me). Strike that, it went up to $500 million. i was thinking what would i do with that much money.
Now that Powerball has soared to $485 million (or $485,000,000 - 9 figures looks so much more impressive to me). Strike that, it went up to $500 million. i was thinking what would i do with that much money.
If i had a million dollars...
In 1992 the band Barenaked Ladies released a song with this title (maybe they meant $1 million US dollars in Canada). When i was younger, i used to think that $1 million was a lot of money. Look at all those zeroes (1,000,000). i don't know if my alleged father ever made $30,000 a year. Now it doesn't seem that impressive
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Internet as a Public Utility: You've Got to Be Kidding Me
The FCC is apparently mulling over whether or not to reclassify the internet as a public utility. As you can probably tell, i find this to be profoundly stupid (but what do you expect from a country that requires a person to buy a commercial service?)
No, the internet is obviously not a public utility (like water, power, sewer, etc). These public utilities are essentially heavily regulated (and taxed) because they are seen as natural monopolies.
The internet situation is not the same. The internet is usually provided in an oligopoly setting (usually multiple big providers - like telecoms, cable companies, wireless providers and maybe even satellite providers). Furthermore, you have other ISPs (who are likely licensing bandwidth from the providers). So, there is some inherent competition there - not the same as a public utility.
Would more heavily regulating the internet provider be "good" for the consumer? Nope (unless you like less options and more taxes on the service). Forget innovation. The internet is not a static situation like a utility. Just when there seems to be a push to increase internet speeds - the US government wants to step in and crush that. More regulations - less efficiency. No, the internet is not a right.
This seems more like an attempt for a government takeover of the internet provider industry (without paying for any of the expensive wiring). Regardless of your views on net neutrality, this seems like a really bad idea.
No, the internet is obviously not a public utility (like water, power, sewer, etc). These public utilities are essentially heavily regulated (and taxed) because they are seen as natural monopolies.
The internet situation is not the same. The internet is usually provided in an oligopoly setting (usually multiple big providers - like telecoms, cable companies, wireless providers and maybe even satellite providers). Furthermore, you have other ISPs (who are likely licensing bandwidth from the providers). So, there is some inherent competition there - not the same as a public utility.
Would more heavily regulating the internet provider be "good" for the consumer? Nope (unless you like less options and more taxes on the service). Forget innovation. The internet is not a static situation like a utility. Just when there seems to be a push to increase internet speeds - the US government wants to step in and crush that. More regulations - less efficiency. No, the internet is not a right.
This seems more like an attempt for a government takeover of the internet provider industry (without paying for any of the expensive wiring). Regardless of your views on net neutrality, this seems like a really bad idea.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Worst Super Bowl Ever
Well another Super Bowl is over. What was that Super Bowl XLIX (enough with the Roman Numerals already, next year will be L)? It would have been more honest to call it IL.
So what was redeeming about this Super Bowl (or a waste of four hours)? As far as I am concerned, nothing.
Commercials: worst year in memory. It has been bad for a while (actually ever since frogs and lizards were prohibited from selling beer). Nothing was clever, nothing stood out (it just felt like weak paint-by-the numbers garbage). There was nothing memorable for me. They spent $4 million or so per commercial for this crap?
The Half Time Show: well, it started off almost watchable (though it appeared that Katy Perry had some serious backing tapes going on - and she isn't the best singer to begin with). Then it got weird and then unwatchable with Missy Misdemeanor Elliot? (the rap crap). At least it was only like 12 minutes long.
The Game: well the Seahawks looked like they would hold on going into the fourth quarter (I turned it off at about the 5 minute mark in the fourth - the Seahawks were still winning). Then they did nothing for the rest of the game. Have I mentioned how I have a strong dislike for the most overrated QB, Russell Wilson? I guess it turns out he had a chance to win it but blew it - actually he should have had three or so chances. Why does this guy get so much positive press?
In parting, Go Mariners! (that's the one championship I really, really, really want to see).
So what was redeeming about this Super Bowl (or a waste of four hours)? As far as I am concerned, nothing.
Commercials: worst year in memory. It has been bad for a while (actually ever since frogs and lizards were prohibited from selling beer). Nothing was clever, nothing stood out (it just felt like weak paint-by-the numbers garbage). There was nothing memorable for me. They spent $4 million or so per commercial for this crap?
The Half Time Show: well, it started off almost watchable (though it appeared that Katy Perry had some serious backing tapes going on - and she isn't the best singer to begin with). Then it got weird and then unwatchable with Missy Misdemeanor Elliot? (the rap crap). At least it was only like 12 minutes long.
The Game: well the Seahawks looked like they would hold on going into the fourth quarter (I turned it off at about the 5 minute mark in the fourth - the Seahawks were still winning). Then they did nothing for the rest of the game. Have I mentioned how I have a strong dislike for the most overrated QB, Russell Wilson? I guess it turns out he had a chance to win it but blew it - actually he should have had three or so chances. Why does this guy get so much positive press?
In parting, Go Mariners! (that's the one championship I really, really, really want to see).
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