May 31, 2006
May 30, 2006
Longest Golf Ball Drive EVER (delayed)
There is currently a plan to have Space station commander Pavel Vinogradov hit a golf ball from the
International Space Station (ISS) into orbit to appear in a commercial for E21 Golf. That plan has been delayed.
May 25, 2006
gov. vs. gov. vs. gov.
The FCC's chairman wrote a letter on Monday to Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA), ranking Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, saying that the FCC would not investigate allegations into whether the nation's largest telecoms, AT&T, Verizon and BellSouth gave private consumer information to the National Security Agency.
Rep. Markey released the following statement:
"Today the watchdog agency that oversees the country's telecommunications industry refused to investigate the nation's largest phone companies' reported disclosure of phone records to the NSA. The FCC, which oversees the protection of consumer privacy under the Communications Act of 1934, has taken a pass at investigating what is estimated to be the nation's largest violation of consumer privacy ever to occur. If the oversight body that monitors our nation's communications is stepping aside then Congress must step in."
The FCC's response was essentially that the investigation could not occur without examining highly sensitive classified information.
While consumer privacy is a hot issue, it's not really an issue of National Security. It is definitely a consumer privacy issue as well as an issue of possible corruption since the FCC will not even commence the investigation since it "expects" to meet with some resistance. Good thinking morons.
From the FCC website: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.
May 23, 2006
Home Depot Scam
A "heads up" for you and any friends you have who may be regular Home Depot customers.
Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you.
Here's how the scam works:
Two seriously good-looking 18 or 19-year-old girls come over to your car as you are packing your shopping in the trunk. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. It is impossible not to look. When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say "No" and instead ask you for a ride to another Home Depot.
You agree and they get in the back seat. On the way, they start having sex with each other. Then one of them climbs over into the front seat and performs oral sex on you, while the other one steals your wallet.
I had my wallet stolen April 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, three times just yesterday, and very likely again this upcoming weekend.
Again - please beware
May 19, 2006
May 18, 2006
Back from Cancun
I'm back from Cancun. This was the best birthday party ever. Pictures are forthcoming, but it was a blast. I'm a certified Open Water Diver now, and we saw a green moray eel that was at least 8 feet long. Freaky deaky! I'll write more later. I gotta clean up around here.
May 10, 2006
Wednesday morning humor
HOW TO KEEP A FLAT TUMMY
A little boy walks into his parents room to see his mom on top of his dad bouncing up and down. The mom quickly dismounts, worried about what her son has seen, dress's quickly and goes to find him.
The son sees his mom and asks, "What were you and dad doing?"
The mother replies, "Well, your dad has a big tummy and sometimes I have to get on top of it to help flatten it."
"You're wasting your time." says the boy.
"Why is that?" asked his mom, puzzled?
"Well when you go shopping the lady next door comes over and gets on her knees and blows it right back up!"
Heading to Cancun tomorrow
Tomorrow, I'll be boarding a flight for Cancun, Mexico. I'll finish my Open Water diver certification, and celebrate my birthday down there. I'm going to try to upload some entries and pictures while I'm down there, but I'm not sure how easy that is going to be. I am sure that I'll have fun though.
May 09, 2006
Poker is going all illegal
Apparently, Congress is moving forward with legislation to make online gambling illegal. Financial institutions are not happy about the legislation since the onerous job of regulating it will be on their hands. I guess I should get my online poker in while it's still legal not illegal.
May 04, 2006
Catch this boiling hot grease!
Earlier this week, Vouncile Lambert and her 36 year old neice went to the walk up window at Checkers to get a bite to eat. That's when a 17 year old employee closed the walk-up window on them Sunday afternoon.
This provoked the neice to spit on the employee.
Next to be hurled, a cup of hot grease. Lambert suffered second and third degree burns on her arms and chest, the employee was fired and charged with aggravated assault.
May 02, 2006
Friday's holidays
This Friday is a momentous day. For one, it's Cinco de Mayo, after which Chuq o de Mayo is named. Also, something else that is a tradition of Chuq o de Mayo, is dropping my pants.
This Friday is No Pants Day. So, when you're eating your burrito and sipping your margarita, drop your pants. You'll feel liberated, just as the Mexicans celebrate their Independence day.
As most of my friends know, I'll be in Mexico for my birthday this year. We're leaving in 9 days, and I'm so excited. This is going to be Chuq o de Mayo 7, and I've been planning on Mexico for well, 7 years now. I'll be turning 30, so what better place than Mexico!
For all those that can't make it, I'm looking at having a party on May 19th or 20th somewhere in DC. Either at someplace like Buffalo Billiards or at Modern in Georgetown. Weigh in now, and let me know where you prefer.
May 01, 2006
Pyramid discovered in Bosnia
Apparently larger than the Pyramid in Giza, archaeologists have discovered a pyramid under a hill in the Bosnian town of Visoko.
Already, there is a Wikipedia article about it. Although Google maps does not have a great zoom on it, the pyramid is here.