It's been raining in Maryland for many days now, which means...
The ground is getting saturated, which means...
Earthworms are now surfacing, which means...
Birds have an ample food supply, which means...
There will less mortality among baby birds, which means...
The bird population will be larger, which means...
A flu like the avian strain will be easier to turn into a pandemic, which means...
We're all going to die!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
In the State of Awaiting Order
Last month I purchased a new digital caliper, for measuring gemstones (my day job). Last night just for fun, I read the instructions. I usually like to read the directions from things from China, this proved to be no exception.
The mode directions explained all the things this simple digital caliber can do. Before, however, you can use it, you must place the caliber, "In the state of awaiting order." There were no directions on how to do this, unfortunately.
Then it occurred to me. "The state of awaiting order," meant, in our archaic way of phrasing things, "On."
Wow!
I was somewhat disappointed. "The state of awaiting order," cries out for much more meaning than that. I mean, whole novels, self help books and CIA papers can bear that title.
Maybe I'll write a story with the title.
The mode directions explained all the things this simple digital caliber can do. Before, however, you can use it, you must place the caliber, "In the state of awaiting order." There were no directions on how to do this, unfortunately.
Then it occurred to me. "The state of awaiting order," meant, in our archaic way of phrasing things, "On."
Wow!
I was somewhat disappointed. "The state of awaiting order," cries out for much more meaning than that. I mean, whole novels, self help books and CIA papers can bear that title.
Maybe I'll write a story with the title.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Big 3 bailout
OK, for starters I'm not a fan of the government bailout of businesses. I'm certainly not a fan of businesses whining for help from the government. If you messed up you business too bad! Isn't that what a free-market capitalistic society is all about? I know, what about the unemployment? what about lost pensions? etc.
Here is the Gary Lester fantasy solution! (You may print this out and send it to your congress person:
The oil companies should save the car industry!
Why, you might ask?
Here are my reasons:
1) As fast as Detroit loses money, the oil companies rake it in. Windfall loses for cars-windfall profits for oil. Are they related?
2) In the last oil crunch, GM produced an electric car. It started out somewhat ok, but before a greater level of development was achieved, the product was yanked. Many think that it was the oil companies that either paid and/or convinced GM to give up this wild idea.
3) Had this been pursued, GM would be making their 4th generation electric car which certainly be super efficient in many ways.
Big slow businesses that cannot adapt are like big hulking dinosaurs. Change or die! (Interesting that oil basically is the decomposed liquid remnants of these creatures).
Here is the Gary Lester fantasy solution! (You may print this out and send it to your congress person:
The oil companies should save the car industry!
Why, you might ask?
Here are my reasons:
1) As fast as Detroit loses money, the oil companies rake it in. Windfall loses for cars-windfall profits for oil. Are they related?
2) In the last oil crunch, GM produced an electric car. It started out somewhat ok, but before a greater level of development was achieved, the product was yanked. Many think that it was the oil companies that either paid and/or convinced GM to give up this wild idea.
3) Had this been pursued, GM would be making their 4th generation electric car which certainly be super efficient in many ways.
Big slow businesses that cannot adapt are like big hulking dinosaurs. Change or die! (Interesting that oil basically is the decomposed liquid remnants of these creatures).
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Obama und alles
-OR- Why I voted for Obama
First, These aren't the reasons I voted for him: 1) He a Democrat and 2) He's an African American. These have nothing to do why I voted for him.
I felt that Mr. Obama is a very articulate person who inspires America as opposed to those that would use fear to rule over us. In his victory speech last night, Obama stressed that he expects Americans to work to make things right and it's not going to be easy.
Yesterday at the polls, I felt an excitement, an anticipation that I have never felt before. I reveled in the long line there. The line was full of diversity, Asians, Indians, African Americans, white Americans. There were Hindus, Jews, Muslims, Christians (just naming the obvious ones). Everyone there was very animated, excited. This election was not going through the motions.
This election was about hope and change. The voters I stood in line with felt it, I felt it. It was electric. I'm not sure this will ever happen again.
Reports from Europe shared this same excitement. Beth Arnold of The Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/beth-arnold/obamas-big-bang-in-france_b_141295.html) told a wonderful story how Paris embraced Obama. Kenya declared a national holiday. This excitement was not just felt in the voting booths across American, but stretched across the whole earth.
Whatever happens during the Presidency of Barak Obama, this election day, I felt Americans were excited and privileged to be Americans.
First, These aren't the reasons I voted for him: 1) He a Democrat and 2) He's an African American. These have nothing to do why I voted for him.
I felt that Mr. Obama is a very articulate person who inspires America as opposed to those that would use fear to rule over us. In his victory speech last night, Obama stressed that he expects Americans to work to make things right and it's not going to be easy.
Yesterday at the polls, I felt an excitement, an anticipation that I have never felt before. I reveled in the long line there. The line was full of diversity, Asians, Indians, African Americans, white Americans. There were Hindus, Jews, Muslims, Christians (just naming the obvious ones). Everyone there was very animated, excited. This election was not going through the motions.
This election was about hope and change. The voters I stood in line with felt it, I felt it. It was electric. I'm not sure this will ever happen again.
Reports from Europe shared this same excitement. Beth Arnold of The Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/beth-arnold/obamas-big-bang-in-france_b_141295.html) told a wonderful story how Paris embraced Obama. Kenya declared a national holiday. This excitement was not just felt in the voting booths across American, but stretched across the whole earth.
Whatever happens during the Presidency of Barak Obama, this election day, I felt Americans were excited and privileged to be Americans.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Thanks Kira!
I met a young lady today. She bought a book from me and wanted me to sign it. I looked up and she waited patiently. I was due to read any minute at the Baltimore Book Fest and did not have a chance to talk to her, and I didn't get a real chance to thank her. So... Thanks Kira!!!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Paris Hilton - Exposed!
The new Paris Hilton video this week exposed the real Paris. In one masterful stroke, not only did she make fun of her image, but also came out with a straightforward well thought-out energy policy that must have left both candidates gasping.
Paris proves that although "hot" she has brains also. Mr. McCain's use of her name was certainly in vain and long may he rue his mistake!
Paris Hilton for President!
Paris proves that although "hot" she has brains also. Mr. McCain's use of her name was certainly in vain and long may he rue his mistake!
Paris Hilton for President!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Life has been weird
Its been a while since I posted something new here. I wanted to write a blog after George Carlin died. He was one of my favorite comedians ever. I have read all his books and caught all but the latest HBO special. Life will be a little weird without hearing him rant. I remember seeing him life many years ago (when he had hair). Kenny Loggins opened for him that night. It was neat to hear that he played at George's memorial. Thanks George!
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