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February 1st, 2010To be discontinued
June 21st, 2009Apparently, according to technorati, and as heard on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, most blog owners have abandoned their blogs.
Tsk tsk.
Is this going to be one of “those blogs” ?
Possibly. Very possibly.
I was thinking today of the many events of my life that this blog has spanned… cars, bus captains, elections, college, jobs, computers, travels, sporting events, VBTs, hot summers, cold winters, crazy storms, ins and outs, ups and downs, and, yes, even a girlfriend or two.
Has there been a dearth of topics to discuss? No, not at all. I could tell you about my experiences with W7, what’s going on in politics, events at my job, things I have learned, things I have bought, things I’m considering buying, what I’m reading, what I’m coding, what I’m downloading, what I’m uploading. There’s always something going on around here. If I were to pick a word to describe my life, one word that would not come to mind is “boring.”
In the approximately 5 years this blog has been around, there has certainly not been a lack of events to talk about. People have come and gone. Some I follow, most not really. I’ve turned many an event round and round in my head, inspecting it from every angle and failing, time and again, to come up with an answer.
So as I finish up this post, I wonder what I should say in closing. Who or what should I quote… myself? A book? A person of great renown? A video game? Or a person of no renown? Maybe one of those witty statements that no one really knows where it came from…
Canceled due to lack of interest.
Thank you very little. -Corey Cove
Fade to black. Just like the header.
Borrowed: WE Surround Them
February 11th, 2009Do you watch the direction that America is being taken in and feel powerless to stop it?
Do you believe that your voice isn’t loud enough to be heard above the noise anymore?
Do you read the headlines everyday and feel an empty pit in your stomach…as if you’re completely alone?
If so, then you’ve fallen for the Wizard of Oz lie. While the voices you hear in the distance may sound intimidating, as if they surround us from all sides—the reality is very different. Once you pull the curtain away you realize that there are only a few people pressing the buttons, and their voices are weak. The truth is that they don’t surround us at all.
We surround them.
So, how do we show America what’s really behind the curtain? Below are nine simple principles. If you believe in at least seven of them, then we have something in common. I urge you to read the instructions at the end for how to help make your voice heard.
Related Video – Watch Glenn Beck on Fox News weeknights at 5PM
The Nine Principles
1. America is good.
2. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life.
3. I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.
4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.
6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results.
7. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.
8. It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.
9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.
You Are Not Alone
If you agree with at least seven of those principles, then you are not alone. Please send a digital version of your picture to: wesurroundthem@foxnews.com and then stay tuned to the radio and television shows over the coming weeks to see how we intend to pull back the curtain.
Link: http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/21018/
Backup? Who needs backup?
February 9th, 2009Back in the day… way back in the day… it was kinda hard to back up. When I bought my first new computer, it was a 475MHz Compaq, I believe. I don’t even remember the hard drive size. CD burners were still fairly new and going for around $150. Internet access was slow. Computers came with “restore CDs” that wiped your entire drive. In short, there was pretty much no way to backup files. Losing stuff was the way it went. Eh.
Well, times have changed. I now have high speed internet, 2×500GB HDDs (one of which is only for backups), and a DVD burner. And finally, about a month ago, I started backing things up, for real. Oh, sure, before I kinda dabbled in backups. I never really got into using CDs, which only hold a paltry 650-800MB. Who needs that? And I still kinda lost files now and then, but nothing major. Anyway, now I’m using Mozy Home alongside Comodo Backup.
And, yes, I hope I never need them.
Stuff, everywhere
February 7th, 2009If there ever was any question of my not having enough stuff… and I don’t think there ever has been…. I present the following:
A few notes:
- Usually the second (far left) monitor is not used.
- The laptop is usually not used, also. I’m currently using it for a special project.
- The main computer/screen (far right) is set up to remote control the laptop.
- I have 2 x 6 outlet power strips + 1 x 3 outlet. That’s 15 outlets, and I’m using 14 of them.
The Light of that City
February 7th, 2009Found this on West Coast’s site as a free download. I love it.
The Light of that City
In this house we’ve built of make believe
Loved ones go long before seems it’s time to leave
But we will learn how to live to forgive and receive
‘Til we see them there in that city.
And on that day we will sing, "Holy Holy"
On that day we’ll bow down in the Light
And then we’ll rise and turn our eyes
To the One Who’s the Light
The Light of that City.
Tho my eye can’t see what is waiting there
Tho my mind can’t conceive all that He’s prepared
There the blind will see the sun
What was old will be made young
And the lame, they will run
All over that City.
And on that day we will sing, "Holy Holy"
On that day we’ll bow down in the Light
And then we’ll rise and turn our eyes
To the One Who’s the Light
On that day we will sing, "Holy Holy"
On that day we’ll bow down in the Light
And then we’ll rise and turn our eyes
To the One Who’s the Light
Hallelujah to the Light
We will praise the Light
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Snow!
February 6th, 2009
What’s “wrong” with this picture? And no, it’s not the snow.
Good luck!
101
January 28th, 2009Real education must ultimately be limited to men who insist on knowing.
The rest is mere sheep-herding. -Ezra Pound
So I’ve been listening to Jason Lewis of late. He’s been stating things and then saying, “That is economics 101.” It has made me quite aware of the fact that I know pretty much nothing about economics. Well, I am certainly thankful that I have listened to his show and become enlightened. But that brings me to my point: Why, after seventeen years of schooling, do I not know anything about economics? Ok, I knew one thing: high demand and low supply = high prices. Of course, everyone knows that since gas prices have been a hot topic of late. Oh, and then there’s a college graduate that I work with who didn’t know how to do percents. Her excuse? “Math wasn’t my strong point.” Yes, another public school fail… oh, wait… she went to a Christian school? Never mind. What in the world are we doing during twelve or thirteen years of schooling? Not to pick on this certain graduate because I am quite sure there are many more that are in the same position as her, but I’m pretty sure I’ve also heard her say, when I have corrected her English/grammar, “English wasn’t my strong point.” Soo… it wasn’t English… it wasn’t math… may I ask what was your strong point? (Please note: If you know who I’m talking about, none of the rest of this applies to her. I’m just going to rant now.) I know. I bet it was government… or maybe accounting? Science? Biology? Surely history. Hmmm. My guess would be “none of the above.” It was probably more along the lines of… sports, entertainment, being cool with your friends, talking the latest TV show or movie… well, congratulations. I’m glad that I, as a taxpayer, am paying for your education.
Which brings me to my next point… why are we mandating a K-12 education anymore? I’m sure at one time it might have been a good idea, but now? Think about the average cost per student. Think about the money saved. You want to be a doofus flipping burgers for the rest of your life? No problem! No need to waste my money on forcing you through school! Of course, now that the (“public”) schools are government brain-washing centers, this will never happen.
Which rolls me right into my third point… the nanny state. That’s right. Think about it. Why are you told you have to buckle up or you’ll be fined? What difference does it make to the guy you crash in to if you are buckled up or not? That’s right, none. If you are not buckled in, no one will suffer except you. Now, of course, if you die or are injured, people will be sad… but shouldn’t that be your choice? Or take the smoking ban. Now, I’m all for not smoking. But why do we need the government to tell private businesses what the business can or cannot do on their property? Sure, it’s fine for them to ban smoking as long as you don’t smoke, but what happens when it’s time for the government to ban your “right”? Guess what? If you don’t smoke and don’t want to be around smoke, don’t go to a smoking restaurant. If enough non-smokers do that, business will be hurt and they’ll have to make the decision to go non-smoking or to close down. They, not the government, should make that choice. But, no, we have a RIGHT to go to our favorite restaurant and not be around smoke. What an inconvenience! To go to a different restaurant or to just stay home – why, what an injustice, a tragedy! A blow to the American dream…
I really could go on and on, but I’ll close with this, from Jason Lewis:
In a free country, you have the right to be foolish.
In an oppressive country, you give up the right to be foolish.
Ban foolishness! Sounds great, until going to church and hearing a preacher preach the Bible is considered foolishness. Whatever happened to freedom and personal accountability?
Oh, notice the new category: “rant.”
Tagged
January 25th, 2009Here are the rules of this tag:
1. Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer.
2. Select the 4th picture in the folder.
3. Explain the picture.
4. Tag four people to do the same.
5. No Cheating (cropping, editing, etc.)
This is, according to the folder name, the 2005 Fall Choir Tour. However, according to the file names, it’s the 2004 Fall Choir Tour. Looking at the other photos, I’m pretty sure this is from the 2005 Fall Choir tour, which would make it my third of six “tours of duty,” as I call them. In the front is Bro. and Mrs. Van Manen, with Katie Tuttle in the back and probably Kristen Burke next to her. Considering that it’s the fall tour, we were probably in Texas or Arkansas. I ended up going on six choir tours. There’s really not much more to say. It’s a fairly unexciting photo.
I’ll go ahead and skip step four since I’m pretty sure that I don’t have four people that actually read my blog. However, if you feel inclined to follow the rules and post a photo, feel free to leave a comment letting me know.
new job
January 10th, 2009So, it’s been a long time. I got a new job working for Belron US at Safelite Auto Glass, Mon-Fri 8-1; Mon-Fri 8-12 + Sat 8-2, alternating weeks. It’s been interesting. I think I’ve gone through about 4-5 hours of training covering various things, from information about the company to driving classes. I’m certified for cherry picker, also known as "stand up order selector." I will probably also start going on runs to deliver glass, hence the driving training. I work with Chuck, 38, and Matt, 23, with Chad, 34, being our supervisor. Matt lives in El Reno and Chuck lives in Del City. I’ve been assigned a Nextel walkie-talkie/phone with direct connect. Pretty nifty. It’s not really the type of job I was looking for. Work is sporadic – there’s quite a bit of standing around involved. Matt reminds me of Mr. Mattick and Chuck reminds me of Bro. Margheim. How weird is that? Also odd is the fact that they both have Zune MP3 players. I guess I could go on listing random facts in paragraph form, but I think I’ve covered most everything. News at 9.