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Sep 30, 2004
on the uselessness of car alarms
I just hope the insurance discount is a really good one. For a while now, I have believed car alarms to be useless. It would be one thing if they only went off when someone was breaking into your car. But, for some reason, pretty much anything from a gust of wind to a leaf falling onto the hood sets those things off. It's too the point now that if we hear one, we just assume it is a false alarm. We don't even look anymore. So, that's my theory anyway. I have never put any "scientific" study into it. Well, I got a really good case study today. Each day, I get 2 breaks- typically one at 11:15 and one at 4:15. During these breaks, I go for a walk. Due to my location, my walks are through a maze of parking lots (it's actually a lot more scenic than it sounds). Anyway, today, my moring break gets pushed to 11:45. Well, during my walk, I hear this car alarm going off. It went off for a good 5 minutes while I'm out there. Nobody seems the least bit concerned. So anyway, during the afternoon break, I hear it again . . . the freaking thing is still going off. The best part . . . 2 city cops are sitting in a nearby lot, totally oblivious to the whole thing. posted
by Unknown @ 4:32:00 PM physical comedy talent I am horrible at "fake walking into a pole" act. But I rule at "fake tripping over something on the floor." posted
by Unknown @ 4:02:00 PM Sep 29, 2004 resume question At church this past Sunday, I overheard the bass player and drummer talking about some of their classes, and asked them where they go to school, and they replied, "KCC, ummm, actually its KCU now." Turns out, Kentucky Christian College is now Kentucky Christian University. Why? I don't know. Anyway, I was looking at Christina's Live Journal (see link to left) and noticed a picture of my good friend Justin (also see link to left) and noticed he was wearing a shirt that said, "Cincinnati Christian University". Now, I lived in Cincinnati for 3 years, and knew that there was no such school in exsistance. I also knew that Justin attends my alma mater, Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary. So, with the recent news I had heard about KCU and the shirt Justin was wearing, I quickly checked the CBC&S website (www.cincybible.edu), and sho-nuff there was a press release announcing that CBC and S is NOW Cincinnati Christian University. So, the obvious question: When I graduated the name of the school was Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary. So, on my resume and applications, do I list it as CBS or CCU? I do think Cincinnati Christian University sounds much better. posted
by Unknown @ 9:49:00 AM Sep 27, 2004 cutting edge political analysis Well, just taking a quick look around the blogs and Live Journals, I have noticed the following: 1. Milk Crate End Table Guys are strongly behind Bush. 2. Sex in the City Girls tend to be trending toward Kerry, although not as strongly, and many are still undecided. Cutting edge stuff here. I should be on one of the campaign staffs. Or maybe and analyst for CBS. Later this week, my analysis of Thursday's debate. And, I will spell out who I am likely to vote for, if you haven't already guessed from previous posts. Here's a hint: For a self-proclaimed "independant", I sure am keeping keeping with the "trends". posted
by Unknown @ 11:34:00 AM Sep 23, 2004 contest Hey gang. I need your help. My cubicle needs a sign. So, for all of you graphic designers/photoshop guru's/otherwise artistic people, please help. The guidelines are: 1. 8 1/2 x 11 inches (prefer landscape over portrait). 2. Must say Eric Bryant and EDI Department. 3. Must be really cool. Send your submissions to eric.bryant@gmail.com And if I use your sign, I'll buy you a pizza. posted
by Unknown @ 1:36:00 PM Sep 21, 2004 random thoughts 1. Is it a sin to play the lottery? I mean, you are giving money to education. At least that's what the politicians say. 2. If losing weight means that I'm going to start acting like Jared from Subway, then well, I want to remain a fat guy. 3. The best part about practice on Sunday . . . afterwards, the bass player was messing around on the drums, playing with the bass and high hat, the drummer was banging on a djimbe, and then I saw it . . . and joined in on the ride, and the cowbell. 4. My new favorite running joke, when watching TV with my dad, is when Dan Rather does a promo for his story that night, to comment, "He's just making that up." Never gets old. 5. It looks like I'm a random comment short. So, I suppose that could be a random comment. But, it's not. So, I guess it doesn't count. But, I need to keep typing stuff to make this look like a real post. There, that just . . . about . . . . . . does it. Nobody can accuse this of being a forgery. posted
by Unknown @ 5:03:00 PM Sep 20, 2004 the comeback kid This weeked was quite a whirlwind. Typically, I don't ever do anything on a weekend. So, I figured this weekend would be typical. So, when work asked me if I could come in for some OT on Saturday, I said sure, why not. Then, that afternoon talking to Glen on IM, he says we should get together and hang out. But, I gotta work. Then, my dad asks me if I want to go to the UK/IU football game. But, again, I have to work. Then, on Saturday morning, John Wentz calls and asks if I want to go to a cookout. But alas, I have to work. So for 8 hours on saturday, I slaved away puting data into a computer. On the nicest day of the year, I might add. But, I did make it to the UK/IU game by halftime. UK won. And Western KY beat Eastern KY. And the Bengals won. So a good weekend all around. But, the coolest part . . . Sunday afternoon, my comeback began. I've been attending a new church over the past few weeks. And on Sunday afternoon, I attended worship team practice, ending a hiatus of 13 months. It's good to be back. AND, in a new role. I'm actually playing lead electric guitar instead of ryhtm. I was suprisingly good too. And humble!! posted
by Unknown @ 5:51:00 PM Sep 16, 2004 cutting into my slacking So, here I am in my new cubicle of about 1 week now. I have a lot more space than I used to. I need some stuff for the walls, ummm, dividers I mean. Being in a new department with new supervisors has meant more work. Gone are the days of surfing the internet only interupted by the occasional phone call. I'm pretty tired now. I know I should be working on something right now, but I honestly can't remember what. I just got a work email address about a week ago, and my box is so full I can't even sort through it all anymore. Somehow I became to go-to guy in my section. I'm not sure how it happened, but it seemed to happen over the weekend somehow. So, anyway, it's cutting into my slacking. That's not good. I'm much to lazy for this. posted
by Unknown @ 5:06:00 PM Sep 14, 2004 i need a place to belong Back around the 1992 election, mothers in thier late 30's-early 40's were dubbed as "soccer moms." And, apparently this demographic was key to getting Clinton elected. In 2000, the "NASCAR Dad's" were critical to the election of GWB. Now, there is a new demographic, the "Sex In The City" girls. These are single women in their 20's. That begs the question: Why don't I get to be part of a demographic with a cool name. Then it occured to me: I can be the pioneer of this new demographic that Kerry, Bush, and Nader can fight over. After giving it much though, I have come up with the name for the 20-30 year old single male demographic: "Milk Crate End Table Guys." I think it defines us well. So, I urge all of you milk crate end table guys to unite and make a difference this November. posted
by Unknown @ 11:39:00 AM Sep 9, 2004 emotional nihlism I'm pretty apathetic about most things right now. I don't really know why. Doors keep slamming in my face. I'm not sure where all of this is going. I was planning on planning on writing some more politics stuff, but I just really don't care anymore. Well, it's not that I don't care, I'm just tired of it. I purposely avoid the news so I don't have to hear any more of it. Apart from that, I don't really have much else to say. Depressing, huh. Except it's not. I just don't even care enough to be depressed. As I keep trying to figure out the whole "life-direction" thing, short-term or long term, I keep running into dead ends. Maybe I'm missing the obvious somewhere. Someone in my office was playing "Jewel" this morning. That always gets me into a bad mood. Speaking of office, My unit is joining a different department. That means new manager, new supervisor, and new cubicle. I had the site redesign finished, then decided I didn't like it, so it's back to square 1. I'm gonna do some work. Peace out. posted
by Unknown @ 9:57:00 AM Sep 2, 2004 hoppin across the aisle Zel Miller's speech. Man, I don't even know where to start. A brilliant move by the Republicans. Get a member of the other party to do the harsh criticism of the opposing canidate. Powerful stuff. Fox News gave a little background as to Miller's reason for crossing the line like that. When he first got to Washington and attended his first Democratic caucus, he was appalled by the partisanship of the Democrats in Washington. To him, they are compromising national security just to get the president out of office. He made some good points, but I think there was a bit of hyperbole in his speech. However, the fact that he was a member of the other party may have balanced that out into a very effective speech. Dick Cheney. Good speech. Not great. Fox news put it best: very Vice-Presidential. Earlier in the evening, I saw Bill O'Reilly interview Bono. All I can say is TREEEMENDOUS interview. Bono is a stud. To him, it's not about politics, just the issues. posted
by Unknown @ 11:53:00 AM Sep 1, 2004 da guvenator I remember a few years back, when MAD magazine did their spoof "Batman and Robin." During the "climatic" fight scene, as Mr. Freeze was being defeated, he made some corny joke, which I don't remember, which led to the following exchange: Batman: Well, that puts an end to the rumor. Mr. Freeze: That I am invincible? Batman: No, that Arnold Schwartzeneger can handle light comedy. I bring that up, because during the distinguished govenor of California's speech last night, he kept reminding me of that comment over and over. My reactions to his many jokes ranged from being mildly amused to laughing at him instead of with him. With that said, I thought his speech was very good. Apart from what I may have agreed or disagreed to, I think he did a few things effectivly: 1. Talking about his being an immigrant and "living the American dream." He made a great contrast to much of the talk about how everyone else in the entire world hates us. He pointed out how there are many in the world wo dream of immigrating into the US. 2. He showed a side that, even though he disagrees with the president on many issues, he still sees him as the best man for the job. As far as the Bush girls go, well, I think too much has been made of that. I really don't know why anyone is offering any analysis of it. Laura Bush did very well. During the Demorcatic convention, Teresa Kerry was probablly my favorite speaker (And I missed Obama's speech). While Laura's speech is not my favorite, I really did enjoy her, and I think she made some important points. 1. She pointed out the efforts Bush has made in education reform, which has basicially been ignored to this point. 2. She mentioned all of the aid that Bush has given to Africa over the AIDS epidemic, which has basically been ignored to this point. 3. Most importantly, she related the story about watching the President walking the lawn of the white house as he contemplated going to war with Iraq. I think this was most important, as it showed that the President did not come to this conclusion lightly, as many have indicated. I think "compassion" night, as they dubbed the night, was a mild success. They tried to show the president as being more than a war president, and I think they did show that side, but a. they didn't show enough of it b. the war kept coming up. A good night overall, but not as good as night number 1. posted
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