What Will We do When Computers Fail?

I had to call the Maytag repairman today. The wash machine started flooding the laundry room floor last night. I thought it was the drain so I went out and bought a drain rooter snake. Then I proceeded to take off the trap, spilling just a little water on the floor and got upset about that, not a good way to start a plumbing project, getting upset about a cupful or two of shmeg water on the floor. The drain rooting went well enough, just a half hour down the drain. Again, I got a little upset, still not a good idea. Well, I had to mop up the floor and I got a brilliant idea, when I finally finish this laundry room project I can put a drain in the floor that runs outside so if the laundry room floods again the water will run directly outside. Plus one, minus two. O.K., so I thought that the drain was clear and the wash machine would be allright. Wrong, I checked it this morning and there was water all over the room again. It turns out this nearly brand new (6months) Wash machine is leaking around the pump pulley area. Seems like a bad sign to me, it is really leaking fast. Anyway now I know its not the drain, unless the clogged drain somehow caused the pump to blow out.
So the famously not very busy Maytag repairman had to be called up. After being on hold for a half hour we find out they are pretty busy, and can't make it until Monday night. Our product was registered for the warranty but we paid cash and misplaced the receipt. So this nearly brand new unit that sprung a leak might have to get repaired out of my pocket. Murphy's Law strikes again. Oh well it's only money right? So maybe I will sign up for those anger management classes, this really is not a big deal in the grand scheme of things.
I still have my computer. When that breaks I will go crazy. At least I can see what is wrong with the wash machine and I probably could fix it myself. But if something happens to the Fax, Computers, router or cable I am up a creek, as they say.
MyBlogspace.com/ and the internet go Poof and the world goes crazy.

Will We see the Umbra or Penumbra?

Saturday there will be a full lunar eclipse and I am not sure we can see it here. They say there will be one August 18, 2007 though, and we can see that one live. I guess I will have to watch this one on the Discovery Channel.

Moving toward the Light

Layers upon layers of entanglements.

Time and Time again.

If it's time to start over, let it begin.

The Death of NewsPrint

I just got done watching a Frontline special on the status of Print Journalism and all the trials and tribulations they are facing. It seems grave with the internet taking so many people away, and yet the internet is dependent on print journalists to some extent to do the legwork on stories and getting the information out there for Bloggers to disseminate. And to give the Yahoo's and Googles their content.
It is a catch 22 for them for sure, because they are behind the curve, and the internet will figure out a way to make everything work. But I think I can sum up what is wrong at the L.A. Times, The Sacramento Bee, The New York Times, and just about any other newsprint operation. If they want people to come back and receive their papers and like them, there is only one thing they have to do. Cut out the Liberal slanting that is so obvious and just report the facts. Eliminate the Agenda reporting and veiled bias. That will help save your Newspapers. If it's already not too late, we will come back.

The SunSet Grey, Today

I have always said Grey was my favourite color.

Sometimes it seems like I can see every color in grey.

And sometimes it seems like the absence of color.

The shades blend so effortlessly. So nuanced, so easy to look at.

It's moodiness can be misunderstood for gloominess.

But it's not too dark, not too light.

The Dog Squad

Big: Gus

Medium: Joey

Small: Bob

These Guys can get the job done. Rats Cats Small Rodents

Our "A" Team

Just kidding they would only hurt a Flea or a Fly or Mosquito

Media Darlings, The Clinton Dynasty

The Today Show just stated that the Clinton Years, looking back now, were a grand time for America. The reasons why Hillary would be so good for America are that things were so much better back then and the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy has lost it's punch. The only real problem they state for Hillary is Her war stance irks Her Liberal Base. They even went so far as to say if she were elected Bill would maybe jump into Her Carpetbagged New York State Senator Seat. Unfortunately I dont have time right now to dissect this unbelievably slanted reporting, but when I get home today there will be an addendum. Threre is fodder here that could last all the way to 2008. That's what I get for being late and accidentally seeing some of The TodayShow : (

Sometimes a Leader Has to Lead

The consensus leader of the Free World is probably going to be the President of the United States, I don't think anybody could argue with that. That is not supposition or Fantasy, it is fact. Maybe it would be easier to be an American in the World at Large if this were not so. But it is one of the responsibilities that our Lone Superpower status has bestowed upon US. Our other elections are vital on the world stage, too. Just as every new leader in every Democratic Election in the world changes the dynamic for the Global Situation, with the US electing the most powerful elected leader in the Free World, there is an incalculable gravity assigned to this task. The President, as Commander in Chief, has the responsibility to assess threats and make decisions based on preserving our sovereignty and vitality. There can be no usurpation of this responsibility by Congress and Senators who were not elected to fulfill those duties. Every voter should think twice(or three times) about all the decisions they will require of their Highest Elected Official. Like who will be put on the Supreme Court, what agenda will be pursued(vetoed), how we will defend our country, and who receives pardon. There are no do-overs in elections, or wars. When we elect a new President of the United States for better or worse we are electing the most powerful person on the Planet, if only for a short time.
Many wannabe lone superpower Nation/States take umbrage at this notion, disqualifying themselves from the unbiased Critical School of American Hegemony. We do want to do well in the world , but to do well without sinning. At least thats what we should want for all our trouble. There will always be some who like strife for strifes sake, but think of all the Little Old Grannies and Grandpa's out there, that is also the face of America.
Every President probably had one defining moment, at least, in their term in office that was a culmination of all their dreams and aspirations and what they had actually caused to happen. Some were probably on the good side of the ledger and some, not so good. What is now being portrayed as Bush's War in Iraq probably falls into such a catagory for Him and US. The President believed installing a Democracy in the Heart of the Totalitarian Middle East could change the way all the players over there do business. It could also blow up into a Regional War where the US is not better off because of it. The Lord works in mysterious ways, though, and I am sure His will is being done in this whether Bush knows it or not, whether we know it or not. Sometimes to do great things, people have to take great chances. Playing it safe would have never gotten US here, alive in the 21st Century, with awesome technology, and a chance to serve our fellow Man.
Through God all things are possible, Thank You Jesus.

From the Shadows, through the Cage.

I have heard there's a shadow Government that controls everything.

They want to take away peoples rights to bear arms.

To create a New World Order.

Setting the table for a great world leader.

Those who are true to Freedom will never give in.

We know who will step into the vacuum,

if we give up the right to defend ourselves from tyranny.

Then only the demons desires can be fulfilled. Sometimes when I feel hemmed in by the World at large, I have to remember:

Life without God is like living in a cage.

We work and work and work.

Freedom comes from having the key.

Jesus Christ is the Way the Truth and the Life. The one who will set US all free.

BELIEVE!

Give Me a Break

This Clown is just a Puppet on a String.









Don't tell me He is voting for a Democrat.

Hillary for President?

They say African Americans would choose Her because Bill was the First Black President.

Are you kidding Me?

Note the Monster's Heart, though.

Barack for President?

When Pigs Fly.








Film at 11:00

Space is the Place

Just don't stare into the Sun too long!

To Jym and Bushwacker and all B.D.S. sufferers

How does it make you feel to have the same reveries as Hugo? I know how you feel about Bush but your extreme position seems rather unhinged. I personally did not care for Bill Clinton and had as much reason to dislike him as you do President Bush but maybe there's a better, more constructive way to de-construct Him. I don't know how anybody could be so consumed with vitriol for someone they don't really know. I know Bush is trying just as hard to keep you safe as me. I know there are many others who feel as you do, but you guys won the last election and ina couple years there's another one and Bush won't be running then so maybe,??

What Happens Next

If our fate is to be determined by Politicians who are only concerned with staying in their elected office, somehow Americans who want our Country to stay strong must unite and throw out these bums before their damage becomes irreperable. Our Military can and will deal with the insurgency if the kid gloves come off. The Appeasement Party of America would rather bow down 5 times a day to Allah to retain their rulership of the American juggernaut.
While there are peaceful ways to win some disagreements, both sides have to be committed to peace in order for negotiations. I would just ask the Bush Haters to imagine your country ruled by sharia Law, preposterous!, you say? What do you think the ultimate goal of our enemy is? How do you think they can achieve their dark vision?
First they will try to destroy our economy, this is already happening. They will then try to string out our Military, this too is happening. Then, they will try to erode American patriotism, Loyalty, and unity. This too is happening. The disagreements over here are aired all over the world, and when some are overcome with vitriol and accusations, the fractures are magnified when foreign press reads into it all that they want to see.

Maybe I Am MicroManaging.

God said "Let vengeance be His".

In His own infinite wisdom and revelation He has led me to this truth. As individuals we can only control ourselves and how we react to the world. We cannot control our fellow Americans, or our enemies around the world. We cannot force anybody to appreciate the research and effort we put out to notify friends, neighbors, and fellow countrymen, the perilous path we are heading down. These enemies have sworn to kill US, and I for one take them at their word on it, not their ability yet, but their goals and desires to do just that. Eventually, when we no longer are engaging them or concerned, is the time I fear they will act.

And that is the time and mindset our elected officials are pushing US toward.

Are we a red country or a blue country? Labeling with colours seems like something you might do in Kindergarten class, but Nationally, in the News?

Both colours conjur up negative connotations to me. Red for association with Communism, Blue for Lasciviousness. Both colours also have good affiliations, a Red heart on Valentines Day exemplifies love. And True Blue, is what it says it is.

I remember not too long ago Red was for the Democrats and Blue was for the Republicans on the National election Maps. I wonder if they decided to switch colours because the Republicans were winning and the Red associated with the Democrats was tainting the public perception of these otherwise well meaning 'American Patriots'.

Maybe what it's really all about is the red and blue fighting each other for the white flag.

Just a thought.

We are still over a barrel.

How come when the price per barrel of oil goes below $50 all of a sudden prices will collapse and oil producers will do whatever they can to gerrymander things upward? The price per barrel rises and so do gas prices and everybody in OPEC is happy. I understand it's a business and we all have to make money, but sooner or later the goose can be killed. I cannot continually raise my prices in my business just because my services are necessary. Neither can food producers, utility companies, or medical services (though they do push the envelope courtesy of insurance companies).
Our economy is tied to the world and the world is tied to US. Maybe we could just get ANWAR on line and that would prohibit this alliance of dictators and communists to tether US to their lifeline. If all it takes is a little downward pressure to really straighten out the price fixing then by all means let's figure a way out.

Could they be the most perfect people?

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are moving to New Orleans. Wow, they have picked the most obvious place to reside this side of Paris. It all makes sense. They want to be King and Queen of America, right? Or is it the world? The only thing that would have made it more perfect would have been if Barack Obama was Louisiana's Senator. But I guess after '08 that wouldn't matter either.Their kids will probably like it there. Maybe they could just buy a few thousand more kids from 3rd world countries and start their own city, or they could have their own parish.
I wonder if they will build a Hurricane proof house or fortress. It would not be noble to blame the government when you could live anywhere and choose to live in a city that is below sea-level.

What's in a Name.

One problem with naming your enemy is then you are giving him a chance to change his name and claim you are fighting the wrong person. Make the identification and then deal with the personage. Are we at war with Al Qaeda or Hamas? Hizbollah or Radical Freakin' Islamophobes wherever they may roam? Our vacillating and faintheartedness is just seen as a sign of our decline by Iran, Syria Saudi-Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan etc. The defeatists in our midst will even try to go legalistically, suicidally, insanely, querelous on US and may even get US all killed.

The U.S. is the only force keeping all these rogues in line. US and our petro-dollars.

True Beauty can never be extinguished.

Life as seen through the Eyes of a 7 year old.

What makes US change our perceptions?