Thanks to Darwin Barton
My mom told me about Satellite Star Internet which was a good thing since I was getting really fed up with my contractor. I didn’t really know anyone who had done renovations like mine so I didn’t know how to find a better person to do the work but there are so many great sites online that review and recommend contractors in your area and I’ve been researching nonstop. I’m actually kind of scared to fire Gary since I know it’s going to be a terribly awkward conversation but I know it’s got to be done since he’s so slow and his quality of work just isn’t where I want it to be. I’m paying a lot of money to get the house done and I want it done the right way so I guess that means I’m going to have to get tough with everyone who’s working for me or do it myself! I hate having to be the boss and I guess this is a good example why that is…
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Friday, June 11, 2010
Believe it or not....
I actually got offline for a little while yesterday!
I felt like I hadn't used my legs in months and fought through the searing pain of sunlight as it forced its way through my eyes.
It was hard not to squint and although I wanted to retaliate back to the comfort of my couch dent, I forged ahead!
As soon as I got outside the sweat came pouring off of my face, which was the moment I had an Epiphany and realized that in order for my venture outdoors, I had to find a place to hide from that damned sun ASAP!
I got in my car and put down the sun visor while looking for my shades, and immediately cranked up the AC as the sweat started forming behind my knees. Ugh!
My gas tank was as hungry as I was so I figured a quick trip to the gas station would fulfill us both. A slim jim and 2 gallons of gas later, we were both feeling a little better about this venture.
The car had cooled down enough to be tolerable and the traffic wasn't nearly as bad as the jam I had conjured up in my head so I decided I might not need that last Kolonopin after all. I did have to figure out where to go though before this asshole behind me blows an artery the way he's blowing his horn.
I made a left which was surprisingly easier than making a right. About that time the Gods shined on me as I received a call from my local library that the book I reserved a month prior had finally arrived.
The New Graphic Design School by Alan Swann made me hopeful that I really could step up my artwork and perhaps even make some money doing it!
Luckily, I was already headed in that direction. As I was pulling up I realized that the few cars that were strewn about the parking lot were all occupied. I looked at the clock and realized I now had another 25 minutes before the library opened up. Just my luck!
I should've bought something to drink while I was at the gas station and now it was too far to go back but just close enough to taunt me. I suffered through the heat.
I opened all of the windows and melted like a candy bar under the hot sun into the seats. Just when I thought I couldn't take anymore, I heard the sound of the door unlocking. Thank GOD!
Since I really make it an effort not to venture out of the house too often, I decided to stock up on supplies. I really should unplug once in a while and start reading actual books again. I was beginning to forget how much I loved the library until yesterday, when I walked in and was greeted with a 70 degree kiss from the AC faeries, and learned there was a whole other section to the library that I had been missing.
The "New" section sang to me like angels at heavens gate. I ended up with TWELVE books! (All of which are due in 2 weeks!) If any of what I checked out turns out to be a good book, I'll definitely let you know!
For those of you who want to start getting back into reading I have to tell you that there is an AMAZING E-book called "Little Brother" by Cori Doctrow that is quite possibly one of the best books that I've read in years! I downloaded it on my G1 and couldn't put it down!
If you find anything good let me know! I need some good reads :)
I felt like I hadn't used my legs in months and fought through the searing pain of sunlight as it forced its way through my eyes.
It was hard not to squint and although I wanted to retaliate back to the comfort of my couch dent, I forged ahead!
As soon as I got outside the sweat came pouring off of my face, which was the moment I had an Epiphany and realized that in order for my venture outdoors, I had to find a place to hide from that damned sun ASAP!
I got in my car and put down the sun visor while looking for my shades, and immediately cranked up the AC as the sweat started forming behind my knees. Ugh!
My gas tank was as hungry as I was so I figured a quick trip to the gas station would fulfill us both. A slim jim and 2 gallons of gas later, we were both feeling a little better about this venture.
The car had cooled down enough to be tolerable and the traffic wasn't nearly as bad as the jam I had conjured up in my head so I decided I might not need that last Kolonopin after all. I did have to figure out where to go though before this asshole behind me blows an artery the way he's blowing his horn.
I made a left which was surprisingly easier than making a right. About that time the Gods shined on me as I received a call from my local library that the book I reserved a month prior had finally arrived.
The New Graphic Design School by Alan Swann made me hopeful that I really could step up my artwork and perhaps even make some money doing it!
Luckily, I was already headed in that direction. As I was pulling up I realized that the few cars that were strewn about the parking lot were all occupied. I looked at the clock and realized I now had another 25 minutes before the library opened up. Just my luck!
I should've bought something to drink while I was at the gas station and now it was too far to go back but just close enough to taunt me. I suffered through the heat.
I opened all of the windows and melted like a candy bar under the hot sun into the seats. Just when I thought I couldn't take anymore, I heard the sound of the door unlocking. Thank GOD!
Since I really make it an effort not to venture out of the house too often, I decided to stock up on supplies. I really should unplug once in a while and start reading actual books again. I was beginning to forget how much I loved the library until yesterday, when I walked in and was greeted with a 70 degree kiss from the AC faeries, and learned there was a whole other section to the library that I had been missing.
The "New" section sang to me like angels at heavens gate. I ended up with TWELVE books! (All of which are due in 2 weeks!) If any of what I checked out turns out to be a good book, I'll definitely let you know!
For those of you who want to start getting back into reading I have to tell you that there is an AMAZING E-book called "Little Brother" by Cori Doctrow that is quite possibly one of the best books that I've read in years! I downloaded it on my G1 and couldn't put it down!
If you find anything good let me know! I need some good reads :)
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Hate groups on the web and what you can do about it....
There is something pressing on my mind that I feel the need to talk about. It's hate groups. Hate groups are living and breathing stronger than ever thanks to the internet. The argument that many hate groups use to breed is Freedom of Speech. The funny thing is that many of these groups are so hateful that they would like nothing more than to see America fail. So should they be able to hide behind the 1st amendment?
In my opinion, I believe once you denounce a country, you forfeit your rights to be protected by them. Hate groups are a form of terrorism and need to be stopped. While I do feel that everyone should be able to have their own opinion, I think that ultimately you have to respect the liberties of others around you.
I don't think that ANYONE should have the ability to cause another's life misery through hate speech or violence. It's disgusting.
Where I live, there is a very well known hate group that is coming for a visit to protest around area high schools. The cowards picked a day that the kids are going to be testing so that they will be subjected to this hate. We are holding a peaceful counter protest to see if we can block them from causing these students emotional distress.
One of my favorite informative sites to stop hate is Tolerance.org. Tolerance.org is run by the Southern Poverty Law Center which worked with Rosa Parks up until her passing. Their site is wonderful!
For those of us who are living our lives online, I ask you to stand up to hate and stop forwarding racist and or sexist jokes, I ask you to stop LOL'ing at hateful remarks, and stop using "gay" as a derogatory adjective.
You can also sign up for this facebook page which is working to erase hate in the US:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Erase-Hate-in-the-US/113325505369795?ref=sgm
In my opinion, I believe once you denounce a country, you forfeit your rights to be protected by them. Hate groups are a form of terrorism and need to be stopped. While I do feel that everyone should be able to have their own opinion, I think that ultimately you have to respect the liberties of others around you.
I don't think that ANYONE should have the ability to cause another's life misery through hate speech or violence. It's disgusting.
Where I live, there is a very well known hate group that is coming for a visit to protest around area high schools. The cowards picked a day that the kids are going to be testing so that they will be subjected to this hate. We are holding a peaceful counter protest to see if we can block them from causing these students emotional distress.
One of my favorite informative sites to stop hate is Tolerance.org. Tolerance.org is run by the Southern Poverty Law Center which worked with Rosa Parks up until her passing. Their site is wonderful!
For those of us who are living our lives online, I ask you to stand up to hate and stop forwarding racist and or sexist jokes, I ask you to stop LOL'ing at hateful remarks, and stop using "gay" as a derogatory adjective.
You can also sign up for this facebook page which is working to erase hate in the US:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Erase-Hate-in-the-US/113325505369795?ref=sgm
Good morning digi-verse!
Today is one of those days that I'm waking up bored! My wife has to take our only car to work, and I need to find a way to make some cash online. I could spend my day filling out surveys or I could build a website if I had a client or two who needed one. So what will I do??
I'm actually going to be setting up a video blog for all of you who are interested, and I'll be posting it soon! If you have been reading this blog and want to help out please drop me a line!
ChiefChimp@gmail.com
I'm actually going to be setting up a video blog for all of you who are interested, and I'll be posting it soon! If you have been reading this blog and want to help out please drop me a line!
ChiefChimp@gmail.com
Monday, March 29, 2010
Ancestry.com-Knowing your roots
Have you ever asked yourself who you really are? Do you know anything about where you came from? Who were your grandparents really? Where did they come from? Who were their parents? and their parents? Did they leave their mark on their world? Were they rich? Did they leave you anything cool to share with the rest of us?
If you haven't already, take a trip over to Ancestry.com and find out. Right now they are having a real 2 week free trial. I've stumbled across a few other sites that said they had free trials but they billed first and didn't deliver on services.
I'll admit that when I first thought about trying out the service, I figured I'd jump on, find the folks I want to find, and be done. I won't need to extend my membership. It's been 2 days and I am totally 100% hooked!
I've probably spent 20 hours in 2 days finding my family lineage exploring every single person and I don't ever anticipate not being a member to this site!
It is my absolute favorite site ever built (yet). The only way to describe how I feel when I make a connection to another person in my tree is to say that, it's without a doubt the epitome a puzzle.
Or like reading a book about your self, every chapter asks a question, just as each chapter answers a question to the one before it.
Every person is a story and I am just finding out mine. I'll post things as I find them for those who are interested.
If you haven't checked out this site, I highly recommend doing so. I'd also love to hear what you do find!
If you haven't already, take a trip over to Ancestry.com and find out. Right now they are having a real 2 week free trial. I've stumbled across a few other sites that said they had free trials but they billed first and didn't deliver on services.
I'll admit that when I first thought about trying out the service, I figured I'd jump on, find the folks I want to find, and be done. I won't need to extend my membership. It's been 2 days and I am totally 100% hooked!
I've probably spent 20 hours in 2 days finding my family lineage exploring every single person and I don't ever anticipate not being a member to this site!
It is my absolute favorite site ever built (yet). The only way to describe how I feel when I make a connection to another person in my tree is to say that, it's without a doubt the epitome a puzzle.
Or like reading a book about your self, every chapter asks a question, just as each chapter answers a question to the one before it.
Every person is a story and I am just finding out mine. I'll post things as I find them for those who are interested.
If you haven't checked out this site, I highly recommend doing so. I'd also love to hear what you do find!
Free stuff
I've always loved free stuff. Since the beginning of the internet I've found it really amazing at how much free stuff you can find if you look in the right places.
The coolest free thing I ever got was a pair of Asic Gel's from WebMD.com They were giving them away to the first however many subscribers they had acquired up until that point and gave them away as Christmas presents. It's one of the many reasons that I developed a love for marketing and advertising.
From now on, I'm going to try and focus this blog more on reviewing sites and finding cool free stuff for you. If you know of any cool ones let me know and I'll check it out!
Until next time, enjoy the web!
The coolest free thing I ever got was a pair of Asic Gel's from WebMD.com They were giving them away to the first however many subscribers they had acquired up until that point and gave them away as Christmas presents. It's one of the many reasons that I developed a love for marketing and advertising.
From now on, I'm going to try and focus this blog more on reviewing sites and finding cool free stuff for you. If you know of any cool ones let me know and I'll check it out!
Until next time, enjoy the web!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Love the insightfulness and compassion for equality in this kid!
Will Phillips, incase you haven't seen this, is a 10 year old little boy who has taken a stand against saying the pledge of Allegiance in the US until all people are treated with equality. He specifically has said that he will not say the pledge until gays and lesbians have the right to marry because he doesn't think it's fair.
That being said, many kids in his school have started to make fun of him and assume it means he's gay, however he has no problem setting the record straight. He's not gay but he does believe in equality.
One look at the comments on YouTube and you'll see the level of hatred that exists in this country. As a member of the gay and lesbian community, I have built a nice bubble for myself to keep hate out, and it's things like this that remind me of how evil our society is.
We are supposed to be a more progressive society yet the barbaric levels of hatred that come out when GLBT issues come up is terrifying. I hope that more people like Will stand up and speak out so that we can educate these ignorant and narrow minded homophobes before more of us get hurt and killed.
More people need to take a stand! Do you have the courage that this 10 year old does? Would you face the firing squad for the rights of others? Let me hear from you!
I think Will is amazing and his parents are too for supporting him.
Thank you for taking a stand!
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