So it has been a while since I've blogged here. Partly because I'm using an outdated version of Nucleus and I am getting MySQL errors upon log in. Luckily it looks like I can still add posts. I've got a few things I want to write about. They probably should be split up into a few different posts but I've decided to just go with one long wall of text. If you are tl;dr kinda person like me there will be a quick summary at the end. Just read the last paragraph!
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Long Time no Blog
June 21, 2009Obama's worst campaign ad
March 18, 2009Legend
March 09, 2009
Remember that old fantasy movie called "Legend" staring Tom Cruise? I've decided to rename it. "Legend" will from this point on be called "I Am Jack's Missing Pants." I mean come on! Did you see how much makeup Tim Curry got? Do you not think they could afford to buy Tom Cruise a pair of pants? It really wouldn't of been so bad without all the upskirt shots they kept throwing in.
Allow me to introdce:
March 03, 2009Monkey hates me
March 01, 2009
Since I can't seem to upload pictures to Monkeyoutofnowhere.com anymore, I posted at my blog instead. Check out my dog's reaction to snow.
Bacon Log Heart Attack
February 22, 2009
I made something very delicious. I would say it is very unhealthy but was filling. It is called the "Bacon Log Heart Attack" and was about a foot long and almost 3 inches tall. It was made from Bacon, Steak, Cheese, and Spinach it was just a fun experiment. Turned out really tasty also. I decided to make it while Squee was on the roof fixing some shingles.
Directions and pictures after the more link.
Directions and pictures after the more link.
When millions aren't enough
February 05, 2009
A Reuters news article this morning discusses President Obama's plan to set a $500,000 pay cap for executives in companies that receive federal bailout money. This sounds pretty fair; the people at the top of floundering companies get less, meaning that there is more to go around for people in lower-paid positions in the same companies, which means fewer people spending less money and losing their homes and so on while the company gets some more time to pull itself back up (kind of the reverse of so-called "trickle-down" economics, really). And hey, lower pay for lower performance is hardly unreasonable.
Well, apparently it is.
The article states: "The president won support in Washington, with some Republicans who were critical of the financial sector bailout praising the move. But Wall Street critics said the compensation cap was a political gambit that could prompt a talent flight from affected firms."
Could prompt a talent flight from affected firms.
Really? Really? These firms played a huge role in getting us into this mess, but heaven forbid we quit overpaying them for screwing us. Much like the AIG executives who asked the government for money and turned around and spent $440,000 on luxury spa retreats and the car manufacturing executives who flew their private jets to Washington to ask for money, these people have no connection whatsover with the reality that many Americans are facing. To get a sense of perspective, the taxpayer money that AIG blew on luxury getaways could have paid my and Sper's full mortgage and that of at least two if not three neighbors. It could have paid full college tuition at a reasonably priced state school for probably 8-10 students. It could have bought literally tons of food for hungry families. It could have done a lot of things much more useful and much more needed than giving some overpriviliged corporate thieves a nice, relaxing vacation.
I'd like to contrast this with the efforts of striking Vought aircraft workers. I passed these guys several times driving around Nashville--the plant referred to in the article is less than five miles from my house. These guys sat out in the cold and the rain demanding their pensions and reasonable pay--which are, without a doubt, a mere pittance of what Vought executives make, but they had to fight to get it, living on credit cards and loans since strike pay is not enough to live on.
Too bad they didn't have private jets to fly to Washington and ask Congress for vacation money. Companies--and let's be honest: when we refer to "companies" as thinking, autonomous entities we are referring to their top-level executives, since they are the decision-makers--would far rather cut back on the bottom than on the top. They are so high financially that they can't even conceptualize what it's like being near the bottom, and they are fine with that. It's worked for them so far. Their "union" is the gentleman's agreement of the affluent and powerful. They can shuffle us around like pawns on a chessboard, casually discarding us to protect the more powerful pieces. And they do. And they are. And they are demanding that we pay them exorbitantly for it, without penalty, without regard to performance.
So please, corporate America, take your dubious "talent" elsewhere. McDonalds and Wal-Mart are always hiring. We don't need you spending our tax money on super deluxe shiny new custom fiddles while Rome is burning.
Well, apparently it is.
The article states: "The president won support in Washington, with some Republicans who were critical of the financial sector bailout praising the move. But Wall Street critics said the compensation cap was a political gambit that could prompt a talent flight from affected firms."
Could prompt a talent flight from affected firms.
Really? Really? These firms played a huge role in getting us into this mess, but heaven forbid we quit overpaying them for screwing us. Much like the AIG executives who asked the government for money and turned around and spent $440,000 on luxury spa retreats and the car manufacturing executives who flew their private jets to Washington to ask for money, these people have no connection whatsover with the reality that many Americans are facing. To get a sense of perspective, the taxpayer money that AIG blew on luxury getaways could have paid my and Sper's full mortgage and that of at least two if not three neighbors. It could have paid full college tuition at a reasonably priced state school for probably 8-10 students. It could have bought literally tons of food for hungry families. It could have done a lot of things much more useful and much more needed than giving some overpriviliged corporate thieves a nice, relaxing vacation.
I'd like to contrast this with the efforts of striking Vought aircraft workers. I passed these guys several times driving around Nashville--the plant referred to in the article is less than five miles from my house. These guys sat out in the cold and the rain demanding their pensions and reasonable pay--which are, without a doubt, a mere pittance of what Vought executives make, but they had to fight to get it, living on credit cards and loans since strike pay is not enough to live on.
Too bad they didn't have private jets to fly to Washington and ask Congress for vacation money. Companies--and let's be honest: when we refer to "companies" as thinking, autonomous entities we are referring to their top-level executives, since they are the decision-makers--would far rather cut back on the bottom than on the top. They are so high financially that they can't even conceptualize what it's like being near the bottom, and they are fine with that. It's worked for them so far. Their "union" is the gentleman's agreement of the affluent and powerful. They can shuffle us around like pawns on a chessboard, casually discarding us to protect the more powerful pieces. And they do. And they are. And they are demanding that we pay them exorbitantly for it, without penalty, without regard to performance.
So please, corporate America, take your dubious "talent" elsewhere. McDonalds and Wal-Mart are always hiring. We don't need you spending our tax money on super deluxe shiny new custom fiddles while Rome is burning.
Brought to you by Cici's Pizza conversation
January 17, 2009
Depressing thought of the day:
Billy Ray Cyrus made more money on "Achy Breaky Heart" than you are likely to see in your entire life.
Billy Ray Cyrus made more money on "Achy Breaky Heart" than you are likely to see in your entire life.
2009
January 01, 2009
Happy New Years!
Merry Xmas!
December 27, 2008
Just letting everyone know we had a great Christmas over here in Nashville. Was a nice bright day and we all got some nice gifts. We actually have more coming our way since we still have yet to see my parents!
Well Hope the end of the year is going great for everyone else!
Well Hope the end of the year is going great for everyone else!
Free Book Bin at McKays!
December 03, 2008
Game Review: Fallout 3
November 13, 2008
So I got Fallout 3. Well "got" is a bad term to use, I'll get into that after the review.
Right here most reviews tell you what the game is about, I'm tempted to do that, but that's what the official website is for.
Let me start by giving you my impression of Fallout 3 after reading forums and other peoples reviews. "Great game but do you have to use so much bad language?" What? Bad language is their problem? Did they not reach level 6, get the bloody mess perk, and see that you can punch someone in the face and watch their HEAD explode, their arms and legs fall off, and blood FLY EVERYWHERE in a fine mist of crimson red? If they did, why are they not complaining about that? I can count on one hand how many times I saw the word fuck and almost everything I have killed at short range has lost it's head or legs or something. Hell I found a guy hiding in the water yesterday, shot him in the back of the head, and watched his head fall off. Then his body parts, one by one, rose to the surface of the water.
Ok so I love this game. It is so gory that it actually becomes a slight annoyance. The world is huge. I wouldn't think 18 square miles that big but I've barely scratched the surface of what to see out side of my vault in a few days of play. Small cities, encampments, roving trade caravans, and even large bombed out cities cover the map. Houses dot the land scape and give the world a tone of desolation and mystery. Every time you enter a building you aren't sure you are going to find humans, mutated insects, a pile of bones, or just a bunch of loot. The leveling system is nice and easy. Tons of skills to choose from giving you a different character everytime you play. Defiantly a wonderful modern day contribution to the Fallout series.
Right here most reviews tell you what the game is about, I'm tempted to do that, but that's what the official website is for.
Let me start by giving you my impression of Fallout 3 after reading forums and other peoples reviews. "Great game but do you have to use so much bad language?" What? Bad language is their problem? Did they not reach level 6, get the bloody mess perk, and see that you can punch someone in the face and watch their HEAD explode, their arms and legs fall off, and blood FLY EVERYWHERE in a fine mist of crimson red? If they did, why are they not complaining about that? I can count on one hand how many times I saw the word fuck and almost everything I have killed at short range has lost it's head or legs or something. Hell I found a guy hiding in the water yesterday, shot him in the back of the head, and watched his head fall off. Then his body parts, one by one, rose to the surface of the water.
Ok so I love this game. It is so gory that it actually becomes a slight annoyance. The world is huge. I wouldn't think 18 square miles that big but I've barely scratched the surface of what to see out side of my vault in a few days of play. Small cities, encampments, roving trade caravans, and even large bombed out cities cover the map. Houses dot the land scape and give the world a tone of desolation and mystery. Every time you enter a building you aren't sure you are going to find humans, mutated insects, a pile of bones, or just a bunch of loot. The leveling system is nice and easy. Tons of skills to choose from giving you a different character everytime you play. Defiantly a wonderful modern day contribution to the Fallout series.
Shorpy!
November 13, 2008
Not much going on around here so I thought I'd share a link that features cool historical photos. Enjoy!
Shorpy
Also, check out the story behind the site's namesake. Upper right hand corner: "Shorpy's Page". It's interesting, in a haunting sort of way.
Shorpy
Also, check out the story behind the site's namesake. Upper right hand corner: "Shorpy's Page". It's interesting, in a haunting sort of way.
Stray Cats Welcome Here
October 31, 2008
There are several stray cats in our new neighborhood, and I, being the soft-hearted animal lover that I am, have taken to leaving some inexpensive cat food out for them (much to Speranza's dismay). One of these cats, whom I have dubbed 'Slinky', has become a regular here and I've been able to get closer and closer to her (or him, not sure but my more knowledgeable cat-loving friend thinks she is female) each time she comes by. A couple days ago I broke out the big guns--canned wet cat food-- and yesterday Slinky actually ate off my finger! She's still very nervous, but is getting more comfortable around me. I hope to find a low cost spay/neuter program and get her taken care of and maybe get her some shots. Here is a picture I took on my cell phone:
Holy cow, Monkeyoutofnowhere.com is back!
October 22, 2008
Jeez, Luke, I was starting to think you'd abandoned it!
I've had lots of things I've wanted to post but now that the site is up I can't actually think of any of them. Figures. Times are tough. Vote Obama. More to come.
I've had lots of things I've wanted to post but now that the site is up I can't actually think of any of them. Figures. Times are tough. Vote Obama. More to come.
