Greetings from Pleasanton

We are in Pleasanton for my cousin Lauren's wedding. It's not a fun drive from Vegas. We will be driving down to Anaheim on Saturday to pick up the dogs who are staying with Niki's parents. Then it's back to Vegas. I hate spending all weekend driving (especially with gas prices what they are) but it must be done. At least I get a free dinner out of it.

Divine Detestation

Before you do anything crazy like watch Dirty Dancing or order a "supreme" pizza, I suggest consulting the list of Stuff God Hates. It's written by the Almighty Himself so you know you're getting the gospel truth. Check back from time to time because it is a work in progress. After all, it took Him about 1600 years to finish the Bible so He may be working on this for a while.

How relieving

Have you ever been using the urinal and thought to yourself "I wish I was playing a video game right now."? If so, urine luck! Two Belgian beer drinkers (who else?)have invented a video game called Place to Pee that you play by aiming at targets in the urinal. It is meant for two players which is kinda creepy. I suppose it is only a matter of time before some dude with a prostate problem sues for discrimination.

The Missionary Position

Xerox has decided that my considerable talents would be better put to use at another account. Starting tomorrow, I will be working at a Catholic (yeah... I know) Hospital in deep, deep Henderson. The commute will suck but my boss has promised to make it up to me when raise time comes around.
I was really starting to hate Clark County so this will be a welcome change. The thought that I will never again have to deal with parking at the Regional Justice Center has me smiling ear to ear. I will be in charge of a two person production print shop which is right up my alley.
I don't know whether I will be able to get on MOAT at the new account. All will be revealed in the next couple days so I will keep you updated.

This is not funny!

What is wrong with people? Unfortunately, the idiots who would wear this shirt are allowed to vote.

Bionic Boobs

I think part of me always knew that boobs would save the planet. Otherwise, why would I be so fascinated by them? Now the Japanese have figured out how.
Allow me to introduce the "Solar Power Bra". This magical undergarment enables you to power your portable devices with clean solar generated electricity. Of course, it works best if not covered up by another layer of clothing. Go ahead ladies... get some sun on that bra. I don't mind.
As if that weren't enough, the pads can be filled with the beverage of your choice thereby reducing the need for land fill clogging plastic bottles.
All hail the power of boobs!

I wish I was surprised

Check out this article that shows evidence, from Pentagon memos no less, that the military is manipulating the media in a carefully orchestrated propaganda campaign. Imagine how few people would support the war (not that there are many left anyway) if the news from the front lines wasn't filtered, polished, and delivered with a smile.

Hands-free advice

For those who are interested in getting a bluetooth headset (to comply with new CA laws), I have some advice. Read reviews before you buy anything! Picking one can be a real crap shoot. Even from the most respected manufacturers, there is no consistency and performance varies greatly from model to model. Spending more does not necessarily mean getting a better product. If you don't do your research, you could easily get stuck with an expensive piece that sucks.
I highly recommend the Jabra BT8010. I have tried several headsets in the past and, after a few months of usage, I can say without a doubt this is by far the best. It is also very affordable ($50) at Fry's. Here is a list of features:
•10hr talk time!
•Bluetooth 2.0
•OLED display for caller ID
•built in phone book
•vibrating alert
•jog wheel for easy control
•connects to two devices simultaneously (great if you have 2 phones like me)
•30ft range
•comes with second ear piece for stereo music (quickly connects to main ear piece via short cable)
•great sound quality for talk or music

This is the most feature packed piece I have seen yet and it does it all very well. It is easily worth twice the price.

Welcome to the New Dark Ages

A substitute teacher in Florida has been accused of... wait for it... wizardry! This is the kind of thing I have come to expect from Florida.

Fresh Squeezed Tropicana

Tropicana Entertainment to file for Chapter 11 protection

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080505/tropicana_bankruptcy.html

Chaper 11 is for reorganization so it doesn't necessarily mean the end for the Trop. However one can wish. I have thought the Tropicana has been on it's last leg for some time now. It's sitting on prime real estate and there is really no benefit to that casino anymore. I haven't stayed there in many years and have no interest in ever playing there again. It's like the bastard child of the 4 casino's on that corner.

Has he thoughts within his head?

Iron Man kicked ass. It was smart, action packed, and surprisingly funny. Downey put in a solid performance as usual. It was a little weird seeing The Dude play a villain but I got over it. Iron man is a must see.

Fact Checking

I got an interesting letter in the mail this week. The first paragraph say:

Dear Aaron,
You purchased a 2006 Tundra 7 months ago. The original in service date of the vehicle, which activates your factory warranty, was over 38 months ago. Your 36 month/36,000 mile factory warranty has expired.

Ummm... no. They got my name and the year/model right but everything else is completely wrong and self contradictory. I bought my truck almost 2 years ago, not 7 months. I also got a much better warranty than 36mo/36k. And since I bought it new, which they must know, then how could the original service date be 31 months before they think I bought it? They would have to try really hard to get it any more wrong.
These third party warranty shysters really irritate me. It's bad enough that I get crap like this on a weekly basis but they can't even get their story straight. The letter threatens that this is my "final notice". I wish!