Edward James Olmos gives a very interesting and enlightening speech on “race” at the United Nations. They were there to talk about his hit SciFi show Battlestar Galactica.
I agree with the idea that we will never get rid of racism until we stop referring to “race”.
Have you filled out your 2010 Census yet? For all the “programs” that the US Government has on fighting racism why do they keep perpetuating the situation by forcing you to choose one?
At work we have a timesheet that salaried employees have to fill out for their “unproductive” time. That includes vacation, sick leave, etc.
Really? How often are “unproductive” when taking a day off? For me, I’m usually taking the day off so I can get some things done. Even when the vacation is a “vacation”, I still wouldn’t say that I was “unproductive”. It’s not like you take the day off to sit in front of the TV all day. Ok, maybe some of you do, but I don’t.
Anyway, I think the whole idea of a company keeping track of “unproductive” time is extremely ridiculous because as far as I can tell none of my time is unproductive.
Coincidence? I think NOT!
According to Wired, Bill Gates revealed Windows and Fred Cohen revealed the first computer virus on the same day in 1983, November 10th.
Kind of ironic given the Windows track record on viruses.
What is with the bank drive-thru teller up-sell?
I went through the bank drive-thru on my way to work this morning. I drove right up to the little magic tube that takes your money. I was greeted kindly with a Good morning. Welcome to <bank name>. I responded with a hi and proceeded to load my deposits into the container.
Yes, I really did have everything prepared before I got to the bank.
As I was loading my deposits, another car pulls into the Commercial lane. A few minutes later the car leaves and the teller asks, So, just making a deposit today? No. There are two checks on the deposit slip and I would like to cash the other, I say. Oh, yeah. Ok, Ill take care of that. Ill be right back.
After a minute or so, the teller returns and asks, Mr. Schatz, do you have a computer at home?
Ok, here is where I get off this little crazy dance floor. Why in the world is he asking me if I have a computer at home. Is he thinking that I might be one of the 24% of Americans that doesnt? I dont think so. Im sure that he wanted to inform me of the online access to my accounts that is available. Great, but Ive been doing online banking for quite some time. If they really did want to serve their customers better, the teller would have already known that.
I guess I was most annoyed because I knew something like this was coming. Each time I go to the drive-thru, the teller tries to sell me some new service: credit insurance, identity theft insurance, new money market checking account, auto insurance, etc. Its getting to the point that going to the bank is like going to Jiffy-Lube. By the way, I only went there a couple of times before I got tired of the pcv valve up-sell.
Anyway, the whole point of a drive-thru is that it is quick. Thats why I use them. Just like the self checkout line at the grocery store. If its going to help me get out quicker I use it. There are many people that complain about the tendency of businesses to become less and less personal. I agree with that in some instances. In fact, one of the dumbest customer service moves Ive ever seen is the checkout lanes at our local Menards. The employee is on the same side of the counter as the customer. It makes for a really odd interaction with the employee either with their back or side facing the customer with almost zero face-to-face interaction.
Oh, and what was my answer to the guy at the bank? Im sorry. Could I just get my receipt and go? Thanks.
I like to think of myself as green.
Im not sure how scientific this is but apparently I can hear sounds playing at 17.7kHz. Yeah, that doesnt mean much to me either.
I wonder if the sounds on the Ultrasonic-RingTones.com would effect our dogs?
Hmmmm I guess well see.
On a related note, apparently store owners in Britain that dont want teenagers hanging around have implemented a Mosquito Teen Repellent. It is a high-pitched sound that can only be heard by young people. Apparently, it is annoying enough that it drives the teens away.
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You are the typical teenager
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You can hear the frequency of the mosquito teen repellent – but probably not for much longer!
The highest pitched ultrasonic mosquito ringtone that I can hear is 17.7kHz |
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This wind generator failed on June 1, 2009 around 10:45 AM CT. It is located near Wilton, ND.
Im thinking if a coal fired generator ever did something like that it would have a significantly larger impact.
via Basin Electric
SugarStacks.com is a site that gives a visual to the amount of sugar in common things that people eat and/or drink.
I really wish this would convince me to quit my Dew habit cause it doesnt!
If I had enough money to spend $26,000 to buy this mattress and two matching pillows, I dont think it would be the mattress that was giving me the restful nights sleep.
