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Saturday, March 26, 2005
Recycle your old cell phone for cash
This handy little website will buy your old cell phone and send you and postage paid envelope to ship it to them. Not a bad deal.
Becky's 23 year old Motorola Star Tac wasn't one they would buy... so I guess we are still stuck with it.
Link here
Becky's 23 year old Motorola Star Tac wasn't one they would buy... so I guess we are still stuck with it.
Link here
Friday, March 18, 2005
You HAVE to see these pictures!
Click here to view a photo journal of the 2004 elections. I know this is a little dated, but in retrospect ~ could not be a better representation of what happened!
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Psssssst. Peep. Peep
Easter is almost here, and Peeps are made right here in PA.
My sister likes them stale... she swears this is normal. Riiiiight. Well, now you can make your own Peeps at home.... and then let them get stale.
Link
Monday, March 7, 2005
Slacker Manager: The unspoken language of...
The unspoken language of...
...love the office. If a picture is better than a thousand words, then a person's body language has got to "speak" volumes. A lot of the focus on body language at work has been on how to avoid looking all twitchy and nervous. Not much is mentioned about how to use body language to get people out of your office. And I'm not just talking about that bare-toothed hiss that you've perfected. Here are a select few tips for your unspoken pleasure. Some are classics, others are more subtle. All are effective...
The Thousand Yard Stare
When you're done listening, but your conversational counterpart isn't done talking, consider the Thousand Yard Stare. Simply gaze at something way in the distance. Even if there's nothing but an unadorned wall behind them. This is so unnerving that most people stop talking almost immediately. The effect increases exponentially the farther you direct your eyes from their face. Staring directly over their shoulder is the most subtle and the farther your eyes stray from theirs, the more intense the effect. For additional oomph, throw in the Slack Jaw, where you breathe through your open mouth while staring into the distance.
The Slow Clap
The Slow Clap is exactly what it sounds like. S l o w c l a p p i n g. When your conversational counterpart says something particularly inane, the Slow Clap may save you some words you'd later regret. Three claps, adequately spaced, is usually sufficient to drive the point home. Use sparingly, as this technique drips with sarcasm and, when used unwittingly, will cost you friends. This is such an audible technique that somebody ought to include an example in their podcast.
The Stand
This is a powerful classic. Sometimes you've just got to get someone out of your office/cubicle so you can resume your solitare game. When other tactics fail, turn to The Stand. It's simple to implement. Just stand up. Take it easy, though. Too fast and you look like you're about to rush to the restroom. Too slow and you look like you're stretching your legs. No need to say anything upon rising. Just stand. If you're cramped for space when you stand up, don't give in--they'll move. Often they'll just say so long and be gone. If they don't take the hint, place your hand on the door to your office, or the edge of your cubicle opening. If all else fails, take advantage of their need to draw a breath and say, "Well, thanks for stopping by."
The Lip Smack
I must admit, this is a personal favorite. So much a favorite that it's lost some of it's effectiveness around my office. Everyone knows what I'm doing and they just make fun of me. I hope it works out better for you. To implement the Lip Smack, simply pretend that you're chewing gum loudly. The slower the better. Envision a cow chewing cud--that's about the rhythm you're aiming for. Don't be afraid to show that tongue. If your conversational counterpart hasn't witnessed the Lip Smack before, they'll be temporarily struck dumb. As I mentioned, this effect eventually wears off and they begin to make fun of you. You'll become a caricature of yourself. So don't overdo it.
The Fast Walk
Nothing says "urgency" like The Fast Walk. Incorporate The Fast Walk into your daily routine and watch people stay away from you. Turn it on as soon as you park the car at the office. The Fast Walk says you're busy. Combined with crossed arms, it says you're really, really angry. Unless you're walking in the direction of the restroom--use your own imagination to understand the unspoken message here.
Febrezeing
There isn't a lot to say here. If people see you spraying Febreze on the seat of your chair, they won't come around much anymore. By the way, Febreze really does work!
I think I'll stop now. You can see the downward spiral that's happening here. Anyway, these are just a few tips learned along the flourescent illumined corridors of my working life. Hope it's helpful along your way. Of course, there are many, many more bits of body language that you'll encounter at work. Some are explicit, others more subtle. We may revisit this another time. Well, thanks for stopping by.
borrowed from www.slackermanager.com
...love the office. If a picture is better than a thousand words, then a person's body language has got to "speak" volumes. A lot of the focus on body language at work has been on how to avoid looking all twitchy and nervous. Not much is mentioned about how to use body language to get people out of your office. And I'm not just talking about that bare-toothed hiss that you've perfected. Here are a select few tips for your unspoken pleasure. Some are classics, others are more subtle. All are effective...
The Thousand Yard Stare
When you're done listening, but your conversational counterpart isn't done talking, consider the Thousand Yard Stare. Simply gaze at something way in the distance. Even if there's nothing but an unadorned wall behind them. This is so unnerving that most people stop talking almost immediately. The effect increases exponentially the farther you direct your eyes from their face. Staring directly over their shoulder is the most subtle and the farther your eyes stray from theirs, the more intense the effect. For additional oomph, throw in the Slack Jaw, where you breathe through your open mouth while staring into the distance.
The Slow Clap
The Slow Clap is exactly what it sounds like. S l o w c l a p p i n g. When your conversational counterpart says something particularly inane, the Slow Clap may save you some words you'd later regret. Three claps, adequately spaced, is usually sufficient to drive the point home. Use sparingly, as this technique drips with sarcasm and, when used unwittingly, will cost you friends. This is such an audible technique that somebody ought to include an example in their podcast.
The Stand
This is a powerful classic. Sometimes you've just got to get someone out of your office/cubicle so you can resume your solitare game. When other tactics fail, turn to The Stand. It's simple to implement. Just stand up. Take it easy, though. Too fast and you look like you're about to rush to the restroom. Too slow and you look like you're stretching your legs. No need to say anything upon rising. Just stand. If you're cramped for space when you stand up, don't give in--they'll move. Often they'll just say so long and be gone. If they don't take the hint, place your hand on the door to your office, or the edge of your cubicle opening. If all else fails, take advantage of their need to draw a breath and say, "Well, thanks for stopping by."
The Lip Smack
I must admit, this is a personal favorite. So much a favorite that it's lost some of it's effectiveness around my office. Everyone knows what I'm doing and they just make fun of me. I hope it works out better for you. To implement the Lip Smack, simply pretend that you're chewing gum loudly. The slower the better. Envision a cow chewing cud--that's about the rhythm you're aiming for. Don't be afraid to show that tongue. If your conversational counterpart hasn't witnessed the Lip Smack before, they'll be temporarily struck dumb. As I mentioned, this effect eventually wears off and they begin to make fun of you. You'll become a caricature of yourself. So don't overdo it.
The Fast Walk
Nothing says "urgency" like The Fast Walk. Incorporate The Fast Walk into your daily routine and watch people stay away from you. Turn it on as soon as you park the car at the office. The Fast Walk says you're busy. Combined with crossed arms, it says you're really, really angry. Unless you're walking in the direction of the restroom--use your own imagination to understand the unspoken message here.
Febrezeing
There isn't a lot to say here. If people see you spraying Febreze on the seat of your chair, they won't come around much anymore. By the way, Febreze really does work!
I think I'll stop now. You can see the downward spiral that's happening here. Anyway, these are just a few tips learned along the flourescent illumined corridors of my working life. Hope it's helpful along your way. Of course, there are many, many more bits of body language that you'll encounter at work. Some are explicit, others more subtle. We may revisit this another time. Well, thanks for stopping by.
borrowed from www.slackermanager.com
Saturday, February 26, 2005
TEXT-IMAGE.com
TEXT-IMAGE.com This site converts any image into text images.
What are text images? Imagine a billion 1's and 0's in different shades of colors making up a mosaic... pretty neat.
I'm here for you.
What are text images? Imagine a billion 1's and 0's in different shades of colors making up a mosaic... pretty neat.
I'm here for you.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Tracking your kids at school?
Reactions are mixed to a California school's decision to require students to wear RFID-enabled radio tags that will allow their location and activies to be tracked throughout the campus. Some parents see the tags as a serious invasion of their children's privacy, likening it to retail inventory tracking.... read more here.
Sunday, February 6, 2005
Wanted it, needed it. Got it.
So, I got a GMail account today!! YAHOO! Or should I say GAHOO!
Google has revolutionized search technology, in my humble opinion. Now, they are trying to revolutionize email. With their GMail account, you recieve 1 gigabite (1000 megabites) of storage space for 100% free.
For those of you who aren't really sure what that means, a gigbite of space is enough space for the average person to NEVER EVER delete a single email they have sent OR received in their entire life.
Of course, your GMail account has google's search technology attached, so you will never wonder where that email is. Just google it! (no one else can search your emails but you)
Want your own GMail account?
They are by invitation only, and I have 49 invitations left. I got mine from a great guy on a message board who doesn't even know me! So, I will be giving back from this blog. Just email me at "spkaine at gmail dot com". First come, first serve.
ALL HAIL GOOGLE.
This is unreal! Click to see the video.
The most AMAZING basketball shot ever! Click the picture to see the clip!
Saturday, February 5, 2005
Monday, January 24, 2005
Worst joke in the world ever!!!1!!1!!!1 challange
Beck can't stand that I love these jokes! These are the "Airplane" type jokes. Here is my favorite ('cause this blog featured ET a few posts ago):
What does E.T. stand for?
Because he aint got a chair.
hahahahahahahahah
Worst joke in the world ever!!!1!!1!!!1 challange
What does E.T. stand for?
Because he aint got a chair.
hahahahahahahahah
Worst joke in the world ever!!!1!!1!!!1 challange
Googling yourself
First, before you think it, I'll say it. I'm not obsessed with Google. I just love the damn site. What's better then Google?
Anyway, have you ever Googled yourself just to see what comes up? Don't lie... I know you have.
Tip: Put quotation marks around your name like this "patrick kaine" this is a little trick to tell search engines that you want only results that contain patrick and kaine in that order right next to each other.
So, here is an article about Patrick Kaine, but it aint me, Jack.
I wonder if he is as funny, handsom, and has low self esteem like moi? hahahahah
NIE Online
Anyway, have you ever Googled yourself just to see what comes up? Don't lie... I know you have.
Tip: Put quotation marks around your name like this "patrick kaine" this is a little trick to tell search engines that you want only results that contain patrick and kaine in that order right next to each other.
So, here is an article about Patrick Kaine, but it aint me, Jack.
I wonder if he is as funny, handsom, and has low self esteem like moi? hahahahah
NIE Online
Sunday, January 23, 2005
What's next, crop circles?
This is a window in the barn across the way... from time to time the sun hits the window just right and we wonder if it's E.T. coming for us.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Getting To Know You...
Hello and welcome to the next edition of getting to
know your friends. Okay, here's what you're supposed
to do...
Change all of the answers so that they apply to you.
Then, send this to all your friends and include the
person who sent it to you. The theory is that you will
learn a lot of little known facts that may or may not
have come up in every day conversation. It is fun and
easy.
1. WHAT IS YOUR FULL NAME? Shayne Patrick Kaine
2. WHAT IS YOUR NICKNAME? Patrick, SPK
3. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU MOVED? A minimum of 13 times (really)
4. IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE ON VACATION, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? Newark NJ, then Australia
5. IF YOU WERE AN ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? A bear. Fat, cuddly, yet smart and respected.
6. WHAT IS THE FIRST CONCERT YOU EVER WENT TO? I can't remember, maybe Chicago?
7. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU WENT? Maybe 17
8. WOULD YOU RATHER WATER SKI OR SNOW SKI? Drink beer. I guess water
9. DOG OR CAT? Dog, cat's are too much like women... hard to please. You could be home for 3 weeks straight and go out to the mail box and your dog would act like he hasn’t' seen you for a month when you come back in.
10. WOULD YOU RATHER RIDE A MOTORCYCLE OR A HORSE? Motorcycle
11. WHAT MAGAZINE(S) DO YOU SUBSCRIBE TO? Reader's Digest, Consumer Reports, Entrepreneur
12. WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST TODAY? 2 eggs over easy and 4 turkey sausage patties and a strong cup of java.
13. WHAT'S THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT YOURSELF JUSTFOR FUN? GPS for my car that works with my Treo 600!
14. FAVORITE SEASON? Spring
15. COFFEE OR TEA? Coffee
16. DO YOU LIKE YOUR JOB? So far....
7. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD ITBE? NASCAR driver.
18. DO YOU HAVE ANY KIDS? 1.5 (Beck has another one in the oven)
19. WHAT KIND OF CAR DO YOU DRIVE? 2000 Honda Accord
20. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOTBALL TEAM? Eagles
21. FAVORITE DRINK? Bombay Sapphire and tonic
22. ONE THING THAT YOU HAVE NEVER DONE, BUT WOULD LIKE TO DO? Go to every race car track in the season.
23. HOTDOG OR HAMBURGER? (cheese) Hamburger
24. ARE YOU A GOOD COOK? On the grill
25. DO YOU MAKE YOUR BED EVERY DAY? No shot.
26.HAVE YOU EVER THROWN A PARTY THAT GOT SO LOUD THE COPS CAME? No
27. WHAT TIME DO YOU GENERALLY GO TO BED ON A WEEKNIGHT? 11:00 (after an hour asleep on the couch)
28. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY? Christmas
29. DO YOU PREFER BLONDES OR BRUNETTES? Blondes
30. WHO MAKES YOU LAUGH THE MOST? I laugh at myself all day long, then Becky
31. WHO WAS YOUR FIRST KISS? ??? Becky Walters on my front porch.
32. DO YOU READ THE NEWSPAPER ON A DAILY BASIS? MSNBC.com if that counts
33. HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK TO YOUR MOTHER ? When ever she calls me! Just kidding, average once a week.
34. WHO HAVE YOU BEEN FRIENDS WITH THE LONGEST? Jim & Deb Mitchell
35. FAVORITE TV SHOW? CSI (Vegas), Apprentice
36. DO YOU COLOR YOUR HAIR? No, a lot of gray hair is coming in... so that may change!
37. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING? I'm writing this email, so I am currently not... ok Trump's new book from Mom, Fatherhood by Tim Russert, and the IRS Circular E 2005 (for work)
know your friends. Okay, here's what you're supposed
to do...
Change all of the answers so that they apply to you.
Then, send this to all your friends and include the
person who sent it to you. The theory is that you will
learn a lot of little known facts that may or may not
have come up in every day conversation. It is fun and
easy.
1. WHAT IS YOUR FULL NAME? Shayne Patrick Kaine
2. WHAT IS YOUR NICKNAME? Patrick, SPK
3. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU MOVED? A minimum of 13 times (really)
4. IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE ON VACATION, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? Newark NJ, then Australia
5. IF YOU WERE AN ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? A bear. Fat, cuddly, yet smart and respected.
6. WHAT IS THE FIRST CONCERT YOU EVER WENT TO? I can't remember, maybe Chicago?
7. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU WENT? Maybe 17
8. WOULD YOU RATHER WATER SKI OR SNOW SKI? Drink beer. I guess water
9. DOG OR CAT? Dog, cat's are too much like women... hard to please. You could be home for 3 weeks straight and go out to the mail box and your dog would act like he hasn’t' seen you for a month when you come back in.
10. WOULD YOU RATHER RIDE A MOTORCYCLE OR A HORSE? Motorcycle
11. WHAT MAGAZINE(S) DO YOU SUBSCRIBE TO? Reader's Digest, Consumer Reports, Entrepreneur
12. WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST TODAY? 2 eggs over easy and 4 turkey sausage patties and a strong cup of java.
13. WHAT'S THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT YOURSELF JUSTFOR FUN? GPS for my car that works with my Treo 600!
14. FAVORITE SEASON? Spring
15. COFFEE OR TEA? Coffee
16. DO YOU LIKE YOUR JOB? So far....
7. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD ITBE? NASCAR driver.
18. DO YOU HAVE ANY KIDS? 1.5 (Beck has another one in the oven)
19. WHAT KIND OF CAR DO YOU DRIVE? 2000 Honda Accord
20. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOTBALL TEAM? Eagles
21. FAVORITE DRINK? Bombay Sapphire and tonic
22. ONE THING THAT YOU HAVE NEVER DONE, BUT WOULD LIKE TO DO? Go to every race car track in the season.
23. HOTDOG OR HAMBURGER? (cheese) Hamburger
24. ARE YOU A GOOD COOK? On the grill
25. DO YOU MAKE YOUR BED EVERY DAY? No shot.
26.HAVE YOU EVER THROWN A PARTY THAT GOT SO LOUD THE COPS CAME? No
27. WHAT TIME DO YOU GENERALLY GO TO BED ON A WEEKNIGHT? 11:00 (after an hour asleep on the couch)
28. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY? Christmas
29. DO YOU PREFER BLONDES OR BRUNETTES? Blondes
30. WHO MAKES YOU LAUGH THE MOST? I laugh at myself all day long, then Becky
31. WHO WAS YOUR FIRST KISS? ??? Becky Walters on my front porch.
32. DO YOU READ THE NEWSPAPER ON A DAILY BASIS? MSNBC.com if that counts
33. HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK TO YOUR MOTHER ? When ever she calls me! Just kidding, average once a week.
34. WHO HAVE YOU BEEN FRIENDS WITH THE LONGEST? Jim & Deb Mitchell
35. FAVORITE TV SHOW? CSI (Vegas), Apprentice
36. DO YOU COLOR YOUR HAIR? No, a lot of gray hair is coming in... so that may change!
37. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING? I'm writing this email, so I am currently not... ok Trump's new book from Mom, Fatherhood by Tim Russert, and the IRS Circular E 2005 (for work)
Monday, January 3, 2005
Report: Big boost for blogs in 2004 | CNET News.com
If you are reading this Blog, you are not alone. Congratulations.
Report: Big boost for blogs in 2004 | CNET News.com
Report: Big boost for blogs in 2004 | CNET News.com
Sunday, January 2, 2005
Googlewhacking?
I have been introduced to a new term this evening, ladies and gentlemen: Googlewhacking.
Hmmm, you ask, "Isn't this a family blog?" Easy, killer... this is a term used to define an instance when two words are entered into Google's search engine, and one single solitare result returns.
It's MUCH HARDER then you would think to actually achieve this. Give it a try when you have a month to spare. Thanks to googlewhacking.com (yes, this is a real site) I found this term: Google Search: gigabit infatuations
The best part about gigabit infatuations is that someone paid to be in their sponsored links section!
This is a Google world we live in, isn't it? 60 minuntes did an article on the recently gone public Google. Their next venture has something to do with a cell phone with a UPC reader so you can bar-scan your favorite items at the Giant Supermarket and Google will tell you if Wegman's has it for cheaper.
What's next?
Hmmm, you ask, "Isn't this a family blog?" Easy, killer... this is a term used to define an instance when two words are entered into Google's search engine, and one single solitare result returns.
It's MUCH HARDER then you would think to actually achieve this. Give it a try when you have a month to spare. Thanks to googlewhacking.com (yes, this is a real site) I found this term: Google Search: gigabit infatuations
The best part about gigabit infatuations is that someone paid to be in their sponsored links section!
This is a Google world we live in, isn't it? 60 minuntes did an article on the recently gone public Google. Their next venture has something to do with a cell phone with a UPC reader so you can bar-scan your favorite items at the Giant Supermarket and Google will tell you if Wegman's has it for cheaper.
What's next?
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