Video of Third Day live on Leno
Jul 30, 2008 Just Plain Awesomeness, Movies, TV, video
In case you missed it, here is Third Day (my favorite band for the last 13 years or so) live on The Tonight Show on July 29th. Also, below the embedded video is a link to download it to your computer/iPod/iPhone. Enjoy!
YouTube Version:
Download the iPod/iPhone Version (720×400)
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Tags: leno, third day, tonight show, TV
Microsoft Outlook is a wee pessimistic
Jul 30, 2008 Technology
As you might know, I am a Mac user. Even at work, I convinced them to get me a Mac to use (although I have to run Windows on it). One thing I love about the Mac is that it (usually) just works. Maybe not so much with the new MobileMe, but it’s really true that retarting your computer is something I just don’t have to do when running OSX.
Yesterday, while running Windows here at work, I got a funny message while attempting to open Microsoft Outlook. Click to see it a little better:
That’s quite a bit that Outlook can’t do! Come on, Outlook. Don’t be so negative!
Why is it So Hard to Wake Up in the Morning?
Jul 28, 2008 Health
Picture the scenario:
You hear this noise. It’s the most annoying noise you have ever heard, yet all it is is a song playing on the radio. You start to recognize the song, but quickly go back to being quite annoyed. You have just been pulled out of a deep sleep, and despite the fact that you have been in that sleeping state for 7-8 hours, you still feel almost dead to the world. “If only it was a Saturday, then I could sleep in a little…”
Why is it so stinking hard to get up sometimes? An article I just read suggests that it might be our own doing, especially to those of us sleeping in on the weekends.
Your clock is controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus, a part of the brain that controls the body’s biological rhythms… People who have trouble crawling out of bed probably have an inner clock set to late wake-up and sleep times, a condition known as phase delay.
It is possible to adjust your phase-delayed body clock, Matheson says, but at a price: No sleeping in on the weekends. “When people sleep late on weekends, they revert to their natural phase-delayed rhythm,” she explains. This makes it harder to wake up early on weekdays. You can train yourself to wake up earlier, Matheson says, by setting your alarm 15 minutes earlier each day (and heeding its call).
Also, if you watch TV or visit my lovely website right before beddy-bye time, that might contribute as well. So stop reading and go to bed!
RagamuffinTop Challenge week 9
Jul 27, 2008 Health, me, ragamuffintop challenge
This week, like the video says, I started to jog alongside the road early in the morning. Because of all of the hills, my endurance is building up quite well. Anyways, down to what you’re here for:
5.2 pounds baby!! That brings the total loss up to 19 pounds, which is only 11 shy of my original goal. Here are the overall stats:
- Starting weight: 289.0
- Last’s week’s weight: 275.2
- Today’s weigh-in weight:270.0
- Today’s weight loss/gain: -5.2 pounds!!
- TOTAL +/-: -19.0 pounds
Remember, if you want to take part in the RagamuffinTop Challenge, go here to read all about the details. Basically, you set a goal and post the results weekly. The best part is that the entire world is your accountability partner!
Tags: Health, ragamuffintop challenge, weightloss
The most awesome belt buckle EVER
Jul 25, 2008 Found Online, Humor, Just Plain Awesomeness
Wow, I never thought that would be a post title on this website. Anyways, check this out:
That’s right, an NES belt buckle that you can actually buy.
Hook up your new belt buckle to any TV and instantly begin playing the classics. Despite it’s sleek design, the Nintendo Entertainment System belt buckle actually plays old school NES games.
Sprouting up in many recent fashion shows in France, the NESystem Buckle is sure to take the world by storm. Included are two controllers, a power adapter, A/V cables, Super Mario Bros and those disguise glasses with the nose so no one knows who you are. We do not recommend wearing this buckle while driving, sitting or talking to girls.
It costs $300, but think about it. You show up to a party. People will see you wearing a Nintendo and immediately either a) think you rule, or b) run away from you. And if they run, you can just go hook up your belt buckle to the nearest tv. It’s a win-win!
Tags: belt buckle, clothing, nes, nintendo
Lost in Translation
Jul 24, 2008 Found Online, Humor
Here is a collection of signs seen in different countries, but written in English. As you can clearly see, something somewhere got lost. Here’s an example:
